New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- The future of Indian gold demand will be driven by institutions such as pension and insurance funds, that increasingly embed the asset within their portfolios, according to David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council.

Speaking at the News18 India Rising Bharat Summit 2026 on Friday, Tait stated that while jewellery remains a cultural staple in India, the institutional and investment-driven segment represents the next phase of growth for the market.

"I think India's market is particularly well supported. It's part of your culture. But I do think the most notable part of the future of Indian gold demand will be your institutions, and as your pension funds and insurance funds manage to, I suppose, embed it within portfo...