Gold and Silver Outperform Equities Ahead of Diwali 2025: Check Festive Season Trends Over Last 8 Years

Over the past 8 festive cycles, gold has outperformed Indian equities in most years, with silver also emerging stronger. Market conditions continue to favor precious metals over stocks.

Gold Maintains an Edge Over Equities in 2025

Gold has stayed ahead of the Nifty for the fourth consecutive year. Out of the past eight Diwali to Diwali periods, it has surpassed equities in seven, highlighting its resilience during uncertain times.

Weaker earnings growth, high market valuations, and foreign investor selling have all weighed on equities, while gold has benefited from global safe haven demand, as per the Moneycontrol report.

Silver Gains From Both Sides of Demand

Silver has also extended its winning run, outpacing equities for the last 3 years. Unlike gold, silver’s support comes not only from investor sentiment but also from its use in industries like solar energy, electronics, and electric vehicles.

This mix of defensive and growth-linked demand strengthens its place alongside gold in the metals basket.

Factors Behind Precious Metals’ Rise

• Policy easing by the US Federal Reserve.
• Rising gold purchases by global central banks.
• Geopolitical tensions boosting safe-haven interest.
• A gradual shift away from the US dollar.

These factors, combined with a cautious equity environment, have supported higher returns for gold and silver.

Festive Season Gold, Silver, Equities Returns Comparison

Note: The above data is as per Moneycontrol report.

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Conclusion

While equities face headwinds, the twin appeal of precious metals as safe-haven assets and industrial commodities is likely to sustain investor interest.

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