For more than two decades, gold has multiplied wealth several times for Indian investors, symbolising trust. While the price of 24-carat gold was just Rs 4,400 per 10 grams in 2000, today, in October 2025, the same gold has surpassed Rs 1.32 lakh per 10 grams.
In this era of inflation and economic uncertainty, gold is once again reinforcing its reputation as a “safe investment.”
Interestingly, over the past 25 years, gold has generated an average annual return of 14.6%, far higher than any traditional savings scheme or bank deposit. If this pace continues, gold prices could reach such high levels by 2050 that Rs 1 crore would be enough to buy just a few grams of gold.
In this write-up, our calculation will not only highlight gold’s historical brilliance but also reveal its crucial