New Delhi, April 24 -- Gold holds a special place among household assets in India as it has proven its value over time, offering significantly favourable returns in comparison to alternative asset categories.

The price of 10 grams of 999 gold nearly tripled over the course of 9 years, with prices shooting over the last several months.

On April 23, 10 grams of gold stood at over Rs 73,500. Experts now feel that Indians, who have traditionally looked at the yellow metal as item of consumption, would start looking at gold as an investment item.

Expanding investment portfolios to include various assets, such as gold, can aid in minimizing risks linked with inflation, they underscore.

Lets understand the reasons that pushed gold prices thr...