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Temple Gold Monetisation

Government Rejects Rumours of Monetising Gold from Temples and Homes

Government Rejects Rumours of Monetising Gold from Temples and Homes

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May 19, 2026

The Centre has firmly dismissed rumours that it plans to monetise gold lying in temples and households, calling them false and misleading. The Finance Ministry clarified on Tuesday that it has no such intention and urged citizens to rely only on official sources.