अक्षय तृतीया 2026 पर सोना ₹1.56 लाख प्रति 10 ग्राम; एक साल में 60% की उछाल
Akshaya Tritiya 2026, celebrated on April 19, has arrived at a time of extraordinary gold prices. At ₹1,55,780 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, prices are nearly 60% higher than on Akshaya Tritiya 2025 when gold was around ₹96,000 per 10 grams. The same amount that bought a full 10 grams last year now fetches only 6 to 6.5 grams — a stark reminder of how rapidly prices have escalated.
Globally, spot gold surpassed $4,850 per ounce, completing its fourth consecutive week of gains. Silver also performed strongly, with spot silver nearing $81 per ounce. The rally has been fuelled by a combination of geopolitical uncertainty, the West Asia conflict, currency depreciation, and sustained institutional and retail investor demand for safe-haven assets.
Over the past decade, gold has delivered exceptional returns in India. Prices have climbed from approximately ₹29,000 per 10 grams in 2016 to over ₹1.54 lakh in April 2026, representing cumulative gains of nearly 435%. This track record continues to make gold an attractive asset for Indian households despite the elevated entry price.
However, the investment calculus for Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is different from prior years. At these elevated levels, experts are advising a more measured approach. Rather than making large physical gold purchases, financial planners recommend Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) for long-term investors who also benefit from an additional interest income and tax efficiency. Gold ETFs offer a flexible, cost-effective, and storage-free alternative for those who want exposure to gold prices without the costs associated with physical gold.
Gold ETF demand has indeed surged. Nippon India Mutual Fund recorded ₹1,118 crore in combined Gold and Silver ETF volumes on Akshaya Tritiya day alone, capturing approximately 51% of total industry volume. The fund house had approximately 1.8 crore investors as of March 2026, comprising 45% of total ETF investors in the country.
For buyers who must purchase physical gold, jewellers including Tanishq, Malabar Gold, Senco Gold, Joyalukkas, and CaratLane have offered discounts on making charges for the festive occasion. Investment-oriented formats such as coins and small bars are seeing stronger traction than jewellery, continuing the gradual shift towards practical and liquidity-friendly gold formats.
