Fri, Oct 10, 2025 | 03:16 PM IST
Gold and silver have reached record highs in 2025. Gold gained 50.1 percent, silver rose 63.4 percent. Weaker US dollar, interest rate cut expectations, and geopolitical uncertainties drove gold. Silver had industrial demand and supply deficit. Experts suggest tempering return expectations. Gold remains a portfolio diversifier. Silver is a tactical bet.
New gold investment tax rules took effect from July 23, 2024. As per the new rules, long term capital gains on physical gold, ETFs, and mutual funds incur a 12.5% flat tax. Unlike before the rule changes, indexation benefits will cease for these holdings. Sovereign Gold Bonds sold before maturity will also face a 12.5% long term capital gains tax.
Paytm introduces 'Gold Coins,' a rewards program converting digital payments into gold. Customers earn gold coins, redeemable for digital gold, on various transactions like UPI and card payments.
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