New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Gold prices have hit Rs.1.30 lakh per 10 grams on Monday, delivering massive returns to the investors of the yellow metal. Likewise, silver prices have also risen significantly in 2025. With safe-haven assets giving exceptional returns to investors, why should retail investors opt for growth assets such as equity mutual funds?

Let us look at this phenomenon in detail here. First of all, let us understand why precious metal prices are rising.

Gold prices have risen by over 70% in 2025 on increased global political and economic uncertainties amid strong central bank buying, US Fed rate cut hopes, and robust inflows in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Just like stock prices, no one can predict gold prices. However, gold...