Gold & Silver Rampage: Outperform Sensex, Nifty Over 25 Years with Stellar Returns

• Gold and silver have significantly outperformed major equity indices like Sensex and Nifty over the past 25 years, emerging as top-performing asset classes.
• Gold's price surged from ₹4,400 (1999) to ₹1.4 lakhs (today) per 10g, delivering a 14.3% CAGR, while silver rose from ₹8,100 to ₹2.5 lakhs per kg with a 14.1% CAGR.
• Equity markets lagged, with Nifty at 11.7% CAGR and Sensex at 11.5% CAGR, significantly behind the precious metals.
• Industrial demand (solar, EVs, electronics) and limited supply are key drivers for silver's surge, while gold remains a crisis companion and security asset.
• International factors like a weakening US dollar, potential Fed rate cuts, and global geopolitical tensions are fueling the rally in both metals.

Why It Matters: Gold and silver have proven superior long-term investments, outperforming equities over 25 years.