Do Indian women own 11% of the worlds gold?
The cultural importance of gold in India as a symbol of wealth, prosperity and safety is well known \u2013 but how much do Indians actually own? Reporter Perisha Kudhail looks at a widely circulated claim about Indian women owning 11% of the world\u2019s gold, with the help of Delhi based journalist Mridu Bhandari and Joshua Saul, CEO of the Pure Gold Company. \n \nPresenter: Ben Carter \nReporter and Producer: Perisha Kudhail\nSeries Producer: Jon Bithrey\nEditor: Richard Vadon \nSound Engineer: James Beard
(Image: A saleswoman shows gold bangles to a customer at a jewellery showroom in Kolkata. Credit: Reuters/Rupak De Chowdhuri/File Photo)