A typical Indian wedding begins with a mehendi—a lively, pre-wedding ritual where henna is applied to guests’ hands and feet.

Despite its importance in Indian life, there are restrictions on how much gold individuals can hold. According to income tax laws in India, married women are allowed to hold as much as 500 grams of ...

An Indian man eloped with his future mother-in-law just 10 days before his wedding, taking with him the family’s cash and jewellery, valued at a total of 85,000 Indian rupees (US$990).

Whether in the form of intricate bridal jewellery or simple gold bars, no Indian wedding is ... gold reserves in jewelry form. The sheer volume of gold owned by Indian women is remarkable.