Gold or silver this Dhanteras? What people should know before buying
India Today · Anand Singh ·
Gold has had a roller-coaster ride this year with prices seeing a correction but higher than last Dhanteras Is gold still worth buying for the long run or should you consider silver Here039s what you need to know before buying gold or silver this Dhanteras
Gold has had a roller-coaster ride this year, with prices seeing a correction but higher than last Dhanteras. Is gold still worth buying for the long run, or should you consider silver? Here's what you need to know before buying gold or silver this Dhanteras.
Every Dhanteras, gold finds its way into Indian homes, whether as jewellery, a coin, or a small token purchase. This year, however, the festive ritual comes after a particularly unpredictable run for the yellow metal. Prices have hit record highs, fallen sharply, and then bounced back. For those planning to buy gold, the question is not just how much they will have to pay today, but whether the purchase will hold its value over the years.
The past 10 months have been a reminder of just how sharply gold prices can move. Gold climbed to nearly $5,600 an ounce in January 2026, dropped below $4,000 and then recovered. Indian buyers felt these swings too, with changes in the rupee's value against the dollar adding to the movement in local prices. Silver saw an even wilder ride, rising above $100 an ounce before falling sharply.
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