New Delhi, April 14 -- In India, buying gold is not just an economic decision but also a symbolic one. Gold is purchased on certain festivals during the year as it is considered to bring prosperity, good luck and lasting wealth. Akshaya Tritiya is one such festival which falls at the start of the year, and has indeed proven lucrative for Indians, according to historical data.

A sharp increase in gold prices has added to investors' wealth as the yellow metal in the Indian spot market has surged 60% since the last Akshaya Tritiya in April 2025. It is the ninth consecutive year that gold has provided investors with solid returns.

After hitting a record high above Rs.180,000 in January this year, prices have pulled back and are likely setti...