New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- : Gold emerged as one of the biggest winners of 2025, posting record demand and historic price levels as investors across the world turned to the yellow metal amid prolonged global uncertainty.
Data released by the World Gold Council (WGC) shows that from the first quarter through the third quarter of the year, gold demand strengthened steadily, with investment activity and central bank purchases playing a decisive role.
The year opened on a strong note. In the first quarter of 2025, total gold demand stood at 1,206 tonnes, marking the highest first-quarter demand since 2016.
The sharp rise was largely driven by investors returning to gold as concerns over geopolitical tensions, global trade policies and volatile st...