Gold’s rally over the past decade has turned even small investors into quite winners. As India gears up for Dhanteras 2025, a day synonymous with wealth and auspicious beginnings, gold has once again proven to be the festival’s most reliable symbol of prosperity — both culturally and financially. Advertisement

Over the years, the precious metal has delivered a powerful performance, riding on global economic turbulence, geopolitical tensions, and policy shifts. Five years ago, in September 2020, spot gold (24K) traded at around Rs 51,619 per 10 grams on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). Fast forward to today, and prices have surged to historic highs — touching nearly Rs 1.28 lakh per 10 grams, translating into a 63% gain in rupee terms and 53% in dollar terms over just one year

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