How has gold performed on Dhanteras over the last 10 years?

Gold prices have surged nearly 365% over the past decade, rising from ₹29,989 per 10 grams on Dhanteras 2016 to ₹1,39,420 on November 3, 2026, according to MoneyControl. The metal delivered annualised returns of 16.58%, outperforming inflation. A ₹1 lakh investment in gold in 2016 would be worth approximately ₹4.5 lakh today, according to the report.