Gold & Silver — 20 Years of Highs, Lows, and Surprises

📈 Gold & Silver Price Trends (2005–2025)

🟡 Gold Price (per 10 grams)

  • 2005: ₹6,180

  • 2011: ₹20,775

  • 2015: ₹26,245

  • 2020: ₹48,651

  • 2025 (as of September 26): ₹1,12,600

⚪ Silver Price (per kilogram)

  • 2005: ₹10,675

  • 2011: ₹56,900

  • 2015: ₹37,825

  • 2020: ₹63,435

  • 2025 (as of September 26): ₹1,40,000 

📊 Percentage Changes Over 20 Years

🟡 Gold

  • 2005 to 2011: ₹6,180 → ₹20,775

    • Percentage Increase: +236%

  • 2011 to 2015: ₹20,775 → ₹26,245

    • Percentage Increase: +26%

  • 2015 to 2020: ₹26,245 → ₹48,651

    • Percentage Increase: +85%

  • 2020 to 2025: ₹48,651 → ₹1,12,600

    • Percentage Increase: +131%

⚪ Silver

  • 2005 to 2011: ₹10,675 → ₹56,900

    • Percentage Increase: +433%

  • 2011 to 2015: ₹56,900 → ₹37,825

    • Percentage Decrease: -34%

  • 2015 to 2020: ₹37,825 → ₹63,435

    • Percentage Increase: +68%

  • 2020 to 2025: ₹63,435 → ₹1,40,000

    • Percentage Increase: +120%

🔍 Key Observations

  • Gold has shown a consistent upward trend over the past two decades, with significant increases in the past five years.

  • Silver experienced a massive surge leading up to 2011, followed by a sharp decline. However, it has rebounded strongly in recent years, outpacing gold in percentage gains since 2020.


📈 Future Growth Outlook (2025–2035)

🟡 Gold

  • GMO's 7-Year Forecast (as of December 2024): Gold is projected to deliver real returns of approximately +3% annually over the next seven years. 

  • Factors Driving Growth:

    • Global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are increasing demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.

    • Central banks are expanding their gold reserves, with 95% of central bankers expecting to increase holdings this year. 

    • Weakening U.S. dollar and anticipated interest rate cuts enhance gold's appeal.

⚪ Silver

  • 2025 Performance: Silver has surged by approximately 44% this year, outperforming gold. 

  • Future Outlook:

    • Silver's industrial applications, particularly in semiconductors, are driving demand.

    • The current gold-to-silver ratio suggests silver may have more room to appreciate.

Note: These projections are based on current market conditions and are subject to change due to unforeseen economic events or policy changes.

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