North India Statesman
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There is some turmoil in the world these days. Whenever this happens, big countries rely on only one thing – gold! Gold is a steadfast friend that always comes in handy in difficult times. And you will be happy to know that India is also not behind in the race to keep this trusted friend with itself.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is quietly buying so much gold that the country’s treasury is filled with gold, and India has climbed further into the top list of countries having the most gold in the world.
Who are the 10 biggest gold players in the world?
Brother, America is at the forefront in this race. He has so much gold that everyone else is far behind. But the good news is that India has now come at number 8 in this list, and we have left behind even a rich country like Japan.
See who has how much government gold (as of January 2026):
- US: 8,133.5 tonnes
- Germany: 3,350.2 tonnes
- Italy: 2,451.8 tonnes
- France: 2,437.0 tonnes
- Russia: 2,332.7 tonnes
- China: 2,303.5 tonnes
- Switzerland: 1,039.9 tonnes
- India: 880.2 tonnes
- Japan: 846.0 tonnes
- Netherlands: 612.5 tonnes
But why is India buying so much gold? What benefit do we get from this?
There is a very deep and thoughtful move behind this.
- Rupee gets stronger: When we have more gold, our currency (rupee) also becomes stronger in the eyes of the world.
- Support in difficult times: When the dollar fluctuates or there is any other tension in the world, then gold acts as a safety jacket for the economy of our country.
- The status of the country increases: Today India has more than 880 tonnes of government gold, which increases our economic strength and credibility in the whole world.
But wait, the real story is something else!
This is just government data. The real story is hidden in the homes, lockers and temples of us Indians. If the gold kept at all these places is added up, it is said that it could be more than 25,000 tonnes. According to that, even America will be no match for us.
