“Feroze Azeez urges Indian households to sell 2-4% of their idle gold holdings, framing it as financial patriotism and smart profit booking given gold prices are near historic peaks. This action would help curb India's $75 billion annual gold import bill, bolster the rupee, and reduce the current account deficit. He notes that gold's long-term returns (8.5% in rupee terms over 10 years) are not superior to other instruments, reinforcing the rationale for selling now.”