New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- With the Indian stock market swinging between gains and losses, volatility remains elevated amid persistent geopolitical risks and foreign capital outflow. A disappointment from the Union Budget 2026 and an overall weak December quarter (Q3FY26) results of Indian corporates may trigger a significant correction in equities. Experts believe such a correction could have a cascading effect on other asset classes, and even gold and silver prices may see double-digit declines in the event of a stock market crash.

For many new retail investors, the stellar rise in gold and silver prices over the past year has challenged the long-held belief that equities are the best asset class for long-term investment.

While the Indian ...