Just like government money, gold pays interest when you put it at risk by lending it
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How The Rich Are 'Renting' Out Their Gold For Income
From NDTV, New Delhi
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Gold leasing or "renting" idle gold to jewelers and refiners is an emerging trend among investors.
Gold prices have been hitting record highs this year, prompting wealthy investors to rethink how they use their bullion. Instead of letting their gold bars sit idle in vaults, many are now leasing them to refiners, jewellers, and manufacturers in exchange for interest, challenging the very notion of gold as a non-yielding asset.
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"People are no longer just buying gold and waiting for it to go up to $5,000," Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals told CNBC.
Demand for gold leasing has also spiked in India, driving lease rates from 2-3% to 6-7% in recent months. Factors like the festival season, weddings, and a supply shortage have pushed gold prices up. Digital gold apps and monetisation schemes have made it possible for everyday investors to earn extra income.
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