Union Budget 2026 Highlights Potential of Gold Loans and Digital Gold for Economic Growth

India's Union Budget 2026 arrives amid rising gold prices and growing demand for gold loans, which have seen over 100% year-on-year growth. Industry leaders urge policies to promote digital gold and leverage household gold assets to boost financial inclusion and economic growth. Gold loans offer quick, reliable credit, especially for households and small businesses, while converting physical gold into digital form could support India's long-term economic goals, including the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.