Gold Super Surge: Here's What Rs 1 Lakh Invested In 2015 Is Worth In 2025
For investors, this decade-long rally validates the principle of asset allocation of blending equities for growth, debt for stability, and commodities like gold for diversification.
If patience pays in investing, gold is a shining example. Over the past decade, the yellow metal has delivered shimmering returns. While equities and debt dominate portfolios, hard assets like gold have quietly compounded wealth for disciplined investors.
On Dec. 24, 2015, gold's MCX spot price stood at Rs 25,148 per 10 grams. An investor who allocated Rs 1 lakh to gold back then would have purchased roughly 39.8 grams of the metal.
Fast forward to Dec. 24, 2025, and the MCX spot price has soared to Rs 1,36,153 per 10 grams, making that same holding worth an impressive Rs 5,30,996.
That's a 430.99% appreciation over 10 years, the yellow metal has managed to turn Rs 1 lakh into more than five times its original value. This performance underscores gold's role as a hedge against volatility and inflation, especially during periods of global uncertainty and currency fluctuations. Gold’s appeal remains rooted in stability and safe-haven status.
For investors, this decade-long rally validates the principle of asset allocation of blending equities for growth, debt for stability, and commodities like gold for diversification. Experts continue to advise caution amid price swings. While gold offers resilience, its trajectory isn’t clear of corrections.
Gold's 2026 Outlook
Gold’s structural drivers, geopolitical risks, central bank accumulation, and ETF demand, remain intact, providing a firm long-term foundation. However, analysts caution against chasing momentum blindly.
"While the fundamental backdrop remains strong, some catalysts may gradually mature, leading to intermittent price or time-based corrections," according to Amit Kedia Advisories.
For 2026, gold retains 10% to 12% upside, with prices expected to approach Rs 1,50,000 per 10 grams and international levels near $4,820. On the downside, support lies around $3,420, with a deeper 15% to 20% correction not entirely ruled out if risk sentiment improves or ETF flows reverse.
For investors, experts recommend continuing exposure through Gold ETFs and adopting a disciplined SIP approach to manage volatility.
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