New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Investors in India often compare the Nifty 50 index and physical gold as top investment asset classes. Using historical data from September 8, 2015, to September 9, 2025, this is a fact-based analysis of the performance of both asset classes.

On September 8, 2015, the Nifty 50 index closed at approximately 7,688.25 points. By September 9, 2025, the benchmark index had risen to about 24,868 points, reflecting a price return CAGR of approximately 12.46%.

Furthermore, accounting for dividends reinvested through the Total Return Index, i.e., TRI, the annualised return consolidates to approximately 13.5%. This clearly highlights the healthy growth delivered by the Indian equity markets over the entire decade.

Gold pric...