Why gold worries the Prime Minister

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[background music] Hello, folks. You're tuned into Finshots Daily. In today's episode, we tell you why the Prime Minister doesn't want you to buy gold and what could happen to the economy if you actually listen to him. Before we begin, here's a quick word from Team Ditto. Life has a way of surprising us, and not always in a good way. Sometimes it's a sudden illness or an unexpected hospital visit that can shake up everything. In India, families still pay about thirty-nine percent of medical expenses directly from their own pockets, and just one hospital stay can wipe out years of savings. The easiest way to protect yourself is by getting a good health insurance plan. It's way cheaper than footing one huge bill. And if you are unaware where to start, book a free call with Ditto. No spam, just honest jargon-free guidance. Trusted by over eight lakh people for their health and term insurance needs. The link is in the description. Now back to the story. You heard it. It's all over the news and internet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not want you to buy gold for another year, even if you have a wedding or special occasion at home. Now, the reason is simple, there's a war in the Middle East, and that war is indirectly affecting India and the world by increasing the cost of fuel, food and fertilizer. That's because a large share of our fuel and fertilizer supplies comes through shipping routes in the Middle East. If the Strait of Hormuz, through which many of these ships pass, gets disrupted because of the war, prices naturally go