Alternate Investment

It sounds like the perfect idea. Buy gold with just a few taps on your phone, skip the jeweller, and own pure 24K gold stored safely in a vault somewhere. That is the promise of digital gold, and it has taken India by storm.

Gold, revered for centuries as a store of wealth and a hedge against uncertainty, seldom moves in straight lines. It is subject to powerful economic forces that can trigger sharp rises or falls. Throughout recent history, gold has experienced notable corrections surpassing 25%, usually amid shifts in interest rates, the strength of the US dollar, and broader market sentiment. Understanding these cycles can help investors navigate today’s complex market and anticipate what the

Everyone’s talking about silver exploding past $47 an ounce. Social media is buzzing, and investors are scrambling to get in before “it’s...

Global gold demand held steady in volume terms at 1,249 tonnes in Q2, up 3% year-on-year, but in value it surged to a record-breaking US$132 billion. Prices averaged over US$3,280/oz, making this one of the strongest pricing environments on record. It begs the question every investor is asking: Should I buy gold now, or is the rally peaking?

Think of it as a home loan in reverse. Instead of you paying EMIs to a bank, the bank pays you either monthly, quarterly, or as a lump sum against the value of your house or apartment.

Overall silver demand has increased substantially, growing at an estimated annual rate of 16-17%. Pre-2022, annual demand figures typically ranged from 900 to 1100 million ounces. In contrast, from 2022 to 2024, demand has consistently exceeded 1200 million ounces.