Gold has performed very well this year. In 2025, the price of gold is seen to rise by a whopping 73-75 percent. From around ₹78,000 per 10 gram on January 1, 2025, the price rose to ₹1,37,000 per 10 gram by December. This is the biggest increase in the last 46 years.
On MCX, gold touched a record high of ₹135,590 per 10 grams. Till market close on Friday, it was trading around ₹1,34,200 level. This shows that people’s interest in gold as a safe-haven investment remains strong. Meanwhile, its price has more than doubled since October 2023, rising by 139 percent.
Will prices continue to rise next year?
This rise in gold and silver prices may continue till 2026. Market experts say that in terms of price rise, gold and silver have performed the best this year compared to the last 10 years.
Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities Ltd, said that despite sharp fluctuations in prices, both gold and silver closed higher last week. During this period, gold remained close to its two-month high, while silver touched a new record high in the global market after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. This year the prices of silver have increased by almost 100 percent.
What should investors do?
Advising investors on their strategy, Ramaswamy said any potential decline in prices is a good opportunity for long-term investors to buy gradually. If gold prices remain above the key resistance level, it could reach the October peak.
Meanwhile, Maxwell suggested that investors’ strategy should be balanced rather than reactive. He said those who had entered at lower levels may consider partial profit booking while maintaining their core allocation, as gold continues to act as a hedge against volatility and macroeconomic shocks. For new investors, it is advisable to adopt the dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy to buy on dips.
