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A saleswoman at a jewellery store in Bangalore. Up to 11 per cent of India's gold supply over the past five years has come from 'old gold'. AFP
A saleswoman at a jewellery store in Bangalore. Up to 11 per cent of India's gold supply over the past five years has come from 'old gold'. AFP
Old is gold: why recycling the precious metal is gaining traction in India
India ranks fourth globally in terms of the quantity of gold recycling, according to the World Gold Council
Rebecca Bundhun
June 27, 2022