New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on October 1: Gold prices today are steady near record highs as investors seek safe haven choice amid a turbulent market outlook.

The US government shutdown, geopolitical issues in the middle-east, and keen eyes on central bank rates have kept gold and silver buoyant.

Overall, experts feel that gold and silver are safe haven bets that investors can make to safeguard their portfolios in these volatile markets and with increased risk aversion.

Over the past 20 years, gold prices have skyrocketed by an impressive 1,200 per cent from Rs.7,638 in 2005 to over Rs.1,00,000 in 2025 (till June), and delivered positive returns in 16 of these years. Year-to-date (YTD), gold prices have rise...