New Delhi, March 6 -- After a brief correction last month, gold prices are back in an uptrend, bringing the yellow metal close to its all-time high.

The conflict in West Asia have once again pushed gold to the forefront of investors' minds. With prices rising sharply over the past three years, bulls believe the rally could still have room to run.

But whether gold continues climbing in 2026 will depend largely on the factors currently driving the surge, most notably geopolitical tensions and investor behaviour in the market.

Gold has delivered strong returns in recent years. In 2024, the metal gained about 20%, compared with the Nifty's 8.7% rise.

The momentum accelerated in 2025. Gold prices climbed from around Rs.78,000 per 10 gm to ...