Who owns maximum gold in India

Trivia | Fun Facts 02 Aug 2017

India is the 2nd largest consumer of gold in the world. Here is a look at how much gold is owned by whom- from private households to temples to the government- across different regions of India.

Gold being the most loved metal, people and organisations own a lot of gold in India. Take a look at the gold ownership pattern in India and know who owns the most of it.

Gold Glossary

Thewa Jewellery

Thewa jewellery is a special Rajasthani jewellery which is made by joining intricate gold sheets on molten glass. The word 'Thewa' means “setting” in the local Rajasthani language. To create a Thewa masterpiece, the craftsman creates a thin 23 Karat gold sheet which is called “Thewa ki Patti” (Thewa’s sheet). This sheet is intricately embossed onto molten-glass which undergoes a special process to gain the glittering effect that shows-up the gold work. A skilled artist can take over a month to complete a single Thewa piece. Popular themes for Thewa pieces include Hindu Mythology, Mughal court scenes, other historical events or flora and fauna.

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The first gold vending machine of the world was unveiled in Abu Dhabi in May 2010. The machine is covered in 24 carat gold.