Despite soaring gold prices, India's Diwali festival is seeing a strong rush for gold, driven by auspicious traditions and investment rather than solely jewelry purchases.

• Gold prices have topped $1,440 (£1,081) for 10g, and are up 60% this year, with silver up 70%.
• The share of investment demand for gold increased from 19% to 35% in the second quarter of this year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
• Indian households hold $3.8 trillion of gold, equivalent to 88.8% of the country’s GDP, according to Morgan Stanley.