Akshaya Tritiya 2025: How Gold Became A Favourite Investment?

As Akshaya Tritiya 2025 approaches, many eyes are on gold. And for good reason: gold prices have skyrocketed. In the last year alone, global spot prices surged 47%, jumping from US$2,285 in April 2024 to US$3,371 in April 2025. In India, 10 grams of gold recently touched ₹99,000, nearly double since 2022.

But does this mean you should go all in on gold? Let’s look closer.

Akshay Tritiya 2025: What is Driving Gold Prices Upwards?

Gold has done well this year, especially in the first 3 months of 2025. While Sensex dropped 1.3%, gold prices in Delhi rose 16.7%. This marks gold’s best start to a year since 1986.

Many global events are pushing gold prices higher:

• China’s gold demand is up again

• Western investors are buying gold ETFs after years

• US inflation, possible tariffs, and rising debt risks

• Central banks buying gold as a safety net

• The S&P 500-to-gold ratio is falling, showing growing fear in equity markets

All this has made gold a safe choice for investors during these uncertain times.

Diversify Your Portfolio: Invest in Equities and Other Asset Classes

Equity stocks offer immense opportunities for long-term growth. Historically, equities have outperformed many other asset classes including gold over long periods. However, the stock market is inherently volatile in the short term. That’s why a slow and steady approach—such as investing systematically over time—works best for most people.

An SIP allows you to invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals—usually weekly, monthly, or quarterly—into mutual funds. Through SIPs, you benefit from a strategy called rupee cost averaging—buying more units when prices are low and fewer units when prices are high. This can help you earn better returns. Start investing today!

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How Can You Invest in Gold on Akshay Tritiya 2025?

If you don’t want to store physical gold, here are some options you can explore:

• Gold ETFs: Nippon India Gold BeES, SBI Gold ETF

• Low-cost ETFs: Kotak (0.55% expense ratio), ICICI Prudential (0.5% expense ratio)

These offer more security, liquidity, and often lower costs than buying jewellery or coins.

Conclusion

Gold has proven itself again as a safe investment since time immemorial. But you shouldn’tget carried away by the shine. Invest with purpose, not with the crowd. Diversify across gold, equities, and other asset classes. A balanced portfolio is still the best path to long-term success.

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