Gold Prices Reach Record Highs Amid Investment Demand and Taxation Complexities in India

Gold prices have reached historic highs globally and in India, prompting increased investor interest despite recent softening in jewellery demand. Experts suggest conservative portfolios allocate around 15% to gold, with higher shares for aggressive investors seeking hedging. The rise reflects long-term factors like monetary expansion and geopolitical tensions rather than short-term events. Meanwhile, Indian investors face complex tax implications across various gold investment forms, including physical gold, digital gold, ETFs, and Sovereign Gold Bonds, which differ significantly in taxation and impact post-sale returns.