Gold is shining at historic highs just days before Dhanteras and Diwali 2025, as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid mounting global uncertainty. On Friday, October 17, the price of 24K gold stood at Rs 13,277 per gram, 22K gold at Rs 12,170 per gram, and 18K gold at Rs 9,958 per gram, marking an unprecedented rise that reflects both domestic and global market pressures. Advertisement

Since last Diwali, the yellow metal has dazzled the markets, notching 39 new all-time highs this year alone. Between November 1, 2022, and October 17, 2025, gold prices in India have surged a staggering 158%, rising from Rs 50,441 to Rs 1,30,233 per 10 grams.

This dramatic ascent has been fuelled by a combination of macroeconomic triggers — including fears of a US government shutdown, persistent geop

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