Precious metals have dominated Indian stock markets for four straight Diwali periods. The yellow metal surpassed equity returns during seven of eight recent years. Current 24-carat gold trades at Rs 11,431 per gram according to India Bullion and Jewellers Association data. MCX gold climbed approximately 40 percent from the previous Diwali while Nifty 50 advanced just 5 percent. Recent annual comparisons show gold delivering 32 percent returns against equities' 24 percent gain.
September witnessed spot prices reaching record heights at $3,683 per troy ounce before retreating. Federal Reserve policy expectations and geopolitical uncertainties drove investor appetite for safe assets. Asian central banks accelerated purchases to reduce dollar dependency. Silver achieved three consecutive years of equity outperformance driven by industrial applications in solar panels and electric vehicles. Goldman Sachs projects potential $5,000 per ounce valuations if Treasury funds shift toward precious metals.
September witnessed spot prices reaching record heights at $3,683 per troy ounce before retreating. Federal Reserve policy expectations and geopolitical uncertainties drove investor appetite for safe assets. Asian central banks accelerated purchases to reduce dollar dependency. Silver achieved three consecutive years of equity outperformance driven by industrial applications in solar panels and electric vehicles. Goldman Sachs projects potential $5,000 per ounce valuations if Treasury funds shift toward precious metals.
