Gold Price Surge Adds ₹117 Lakh Crore to Indian Household Wealth in a Year

The sudden surge in gold prices over the past year has resulted in the wealth of Indian families rising considerably. This has resulted in an increase of 117 lakh crores of rupees (1.3 trillion) in the wealth of Indian families over the past year. This has resulted in the generation of strong spending power among families. The report published by HDFC Mutual Fund highlights the unwavering brilliance of gold.

According to the report, jewelry, coins, and bars belonging to millions of families across the country have been the major beneficiaries of this surge. The instability in the world, the changes in the value of currencies, and the differences between nations have made people in India buy gold, which has positively affected the country. The magnitude of this rise is so high that it is greater than the GDP of many nations. The value of the savings of all classes of people in households, from rural to urban areas, rose abruptly. Women, who possess most of the gold in the country, were most affected in a positive way.

Experts believe this is a paper profit, subject to market correction. Nevertheless, this wealth could help boost consumption, repay debt, or invest in new investments. On the economic front, this growth will boost the banking sector and pose new challenges for policymakers. The RBI is closely monitoring this situation. Overall, gold has proven to be a reliable companion for Indian families.

According to the report, this is the largest wealth gain from rising gold prices in the last 25 years. During the calendar year 2025, gold prices increased by ₹58,310 per 10 grams, or 73 percent. This rapid increase also led to a significant increase in retail loans against gold. 2025 proved to be a year of consolidation for the Indian stock markets. However, alternative assets like gold showed exceptional strength.

India also underperformed global markets during 2025. However, alternative assets like gold showed exceptional strength. Gold clearly emerged as a safe-haven asset last year. The NSE Nifty underperformed global peers and emerging markets by about 25 percent, its worst performance in nearly three decades.