MCX gold hits all-time high of ₹95,935 per 10 grams; delivers 104% return since April 2021, outperforming equities and other metals
April 18, 2025 | Gold continues to sparkle as the most consistent wealth generator for Indian investors. In just four years, gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have more than doubled — rising from approximately ₹47,000 per 10 grams in April 2021 to a record-breaking ₹95,935 on April 17, 2025. That’s a stunning 104% return, eclipsing the growth of major stock indices and commodities.
While both Sensex and Nifty 50 posted solid gains over the same period — with the Sensex climbing from 49,000 to 78,500 (a 60% return) — they couldn’t match the sheer momentum of the yellow metal.
📈 Gold: The Consistent Outperformer
- Gold prices have risen for 8 consecutive years, with the last three years clocking double-digit annual gains.
- 2022: +14.38%
- 2023: +14.88%
- 2024: +21.43%
- 2025 (YTD): +24.71% (with 8 months still to go)
The rally has been driven by multiple global and domestic factors — from central bank buying, inflation hedging, geopolitical conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East tensions, to increased physical and ETF-based investment demand.
💰 Gold Beats Silver, Equities, and Base Metals
In 2025 alone, MCX gold has returned 24.71%, far outperforming:
- MCX Silver: +9.28%
- Sensex: +0.5%
- Nifty 50: +0.8%
In 2024, the trend was similar:
- Gold: +21.4%
- Silver: +17.2%
- Sensex: +8.17%
🔮 Outlook: Is There More Shine Ahead?
While gold continues to glitter, analysts caution that the rally may slow down in the second half of 2025, as much of the bullish sentiment is already priced in.
“Gold prices are in overbought territory with RSI above 80. A correction towards ₹78,000–₹80,000 is possible,” said Ajay Kedia, Director at Kedia Advisory.
He forecasts a possible upside to ₹98,500–₹99,000 in 2025, with international prices likely to fluctuate between $2,750 and $3,600 per ounce.
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