New Delhi, April 14 -- What was once considered a ritual of prosperity and good fortune is now a test of financial wisdom. Akshaya Tritiya on 19 April is pushing buyers to ponder ideas beyond tradition and to focus on pricing, timing, and long-term value, as gold and silver both continue to hover near record highs.

The record prices are a consequence of ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, along with other national challenges the country is currently confronting. In this environment, where both gold and silver are hitting record highs, a natural question arises: Will it be a prudent call to pre-book gold and silver jewellery ahead of Akshaya Tritiya? Will prices rise as we approach the auspicious date? What should inves...