Gold prices could surge to ₹1.50-₹1.55 lakh per 10 gram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in 2026, JM Financial Services VP Pranav Mer said. However, he added that staggering returns like 2025 are not expected next year. Gold futures touched an all-time high of ₹1.40 lakh per 10 gram before ending at ₹1.39 lakh on Friday on the MCX.