Gold buying on Dhanteras: What can you buy if not gold?

Fundamentally, what needs to be understood is that investors should first assess whether they require gold in their portfolio before investing in it.

Although gold has outperformed equities recently, it has also corrected by around 22% from its January 2026 highs.

What are the factors to consider when making that investment decision?

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Source attribution: Times of India – Business.

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