India's central bank witnessed a significant surge in its gold reserves' value, driven by a global rally in gold prices amidst geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The RBI's gold holdings nearly tripled in value over the past year, reflecting a broader trend of central banks worldwide accumulating gold to hedge against global risks.
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