In 2025, gold and silver emerged as top-performing assets, hitting multiple lifetime highs. Strong global demand, uncertainty, and investor confidence pushed precious metals to deliver exceptional returns across domestic and international markets.
Gold Crosses ₹1.40 Lakh in Delhi, Hits Record High
New Delhi: The year 2025 proved historic for gold and silver in terms of investment. Whether in the domestic market or on the international stage, these precious metals delivered spectacular returns to investors.
In India, MCX silver prices witnessed a massive surge of approximately 165.2%, and MCX gold saw a remarkable increase of 81.1%. Meanwhile, in the international market, silver gained 174%, and gold strengthened by 72.7% by December 2025.
This is why gold and silver emerged as the "star performers" of the investment world in 2025.
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The year began with a strong showing for gold. On January 1, 2025, 24-karat gold closed at approximately ₹78,000 per 10 grams and 22-karat gold at around ₹71,500 per 10 grams on the MCX. A strong dollar, global uncertainty, and safe-haven demand supported the prices.
In February 2025, the pace of gold's rise accelerated. 24K gold crossed ₹87,000 per 10 grams, while 22K gold reached close to ₹80,000.
March saw market fluctuations. During the month, the price of 24K gold ranged from a low of ₹8,662 per gram to a high of ₹9,066 per gram.
In April 2025, gold made history. Prices on the MCX reached close to ₹97,000 per 10 grams, and futures contracts traded above ₹96,000.
May witnessed an initial decline followed by a strong rally due to geopolitical events. By the end of the month, 24K gold stabilized at around ₹9,700–9,740 per gram.
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Prices fluctuated in June and July, but the trend remained strong. By the end of July, 24K gold reached ₹1,00,480 per 10 grams. In August, strong investor demand pushed gold to a record high of ₹1,02,000–1,03,000 per 10 grams.
In September, gold traded in a high range of ₹109,000 to ₹113,000 per 10 grams. In October, festive demand drove prices up to ₹128,000, although there was a slight dip later due to global factors.
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In November, gold strengthened again and remained around ₹1,26,000–1,27,000 by the end of the month.
On December 31, 2025, 24K gold closed at ₹136,780 per 10 grams on the MCX, while 22K gold reached ₹125,382 per 10 grams. This reflects the exceptional rally throughout the year.
