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India’s 1991 Gold Pledge: How the Nation Averted a Forex Crisis


Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: January 28, 2026 04:02

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In 1991, India faced a severe foreign exchange crisis, with reserves barely enough for two weeks of imports. To stabilize the economy, the government pledged 67 tonnes of gold to secure emergency loans from the IMF and Bank of England. This bold step paved the way for landmark economic reforms.

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