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The Economic Times
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Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vault

In the late 1960s, a quiet shift took place inside homes across India. Floorboards were lifted, false panels were built into wardrobes, and brass containers filled with family jewelry were stashed in hidden corners of bedrooms and backyards.

Families weren't hiding their heirlooms from thieves. They were reacting to a new law from New Delhi

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