World Gold Council’s Kavita Chacko on the role of gold in a diversified portfolio

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Kavita Chacko, Research Head, India, World Gold Council

October 2026

 

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In this exclusive interview, Kavita discusses the key developments in gold markets and the drivers that have supported gold’s rally in recent years and the sustainability of those drivers looking ahead. She explains the role for gold in a diversified portfolio, the objectives investors are typically seeking to achieve through an allocation to gold and why investors should consider including gold in their strategic asset allocation.

Watch the full interview where we ask Kavita:

  • Gold has performed exceptionally over the past few years. What have been the key drivers supporting the gold rally, and how sustainable are they?

  • What are the most significant developments that have occurred in gold markets in recent years that investors need to be aware of?

  • What role can gold play in a diversified portfolio and why should investors consider including gold in their strategic asset allocation?

  • What portfolio objectives are sophisticated investors typically seeking to achieve through an allocation to gold?

Kavita Chacko, Research Head, India, World Gold Council
Kavita joined the World Gold Council in 2023, where she works in the Research team as the Research Head for India. She has over two decades of experience in financial services.

She previously held positions as an Economist at Nuvama (formerly Edelweiss) Wealth Management, CARE Ratings, Angel One, and, the National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange, overseeing macro research, sub sovereign ratings, and industry analysis.

Kavita holds a master’s degree in economics and a postgraduate diploma in Financial Management.

 
 
 
 
 

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