Gold rush in India June 2025: why investors flock to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru now

Gold prices have surged sharply with futures hitting ₹97,505 per 10 gm, driven by a 170% YoY jump in investment demand in Q1 2025. This report explores why investors in major Indian cities are turning to gold as a safe haven amid ongoing global market uncertainties.

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Mint
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Sources: Mint
Investors across major Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru are increasingly turning to gold in June 2025 as a safe haven amid global economic uncertainties.

Gold futures contracts for June 5 delivery surged by 1.7 percent, reaching an intraday high of ₹97,505 per 10 grams during early June trading sessions. This spike reflects growing investor confidence in gold as a stable asset.

Since January, gold has delivered a robust 25 percent return, with year-on-year gains soaring to 40 percent, underscoring its appeal amid volatile markets.

Data from Motilal Oswal Private highlights a significant surge in gold investment demand, which jumped by 552 tonnes or 170 percent year-on-year in the March quarter alone. This surge reinforces gold's reputation as a resilient hedge against inflation and market instability.

"Investors are rushing to safe haven gold amid uncertainties in the global markets," reports indicate, with demand particularly strong in metropolitan hubs such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.

The combination of rising prices, strong returns, and increased demand signals a renewed gold rush in India, driven by investors seeking security and growth in uncertain times.

As global markets remain unpredictable, gold continues to shine as a preferred investment, attracting both retail and institutional investors in key Indian cities.
Sources: Mint
Investors in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru are flocking to gold in June 2025 amid global market uncertainties. Gold futures surged 1.7%, hitting ₹97,505 per 10 grams, with year-on-year returns reaching 40%. Demand jumped 170% in Q1, highlighting gold's role as a safe haven investment.
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Investors are rushing to safe haven gold amid uncertainties in the global markets.
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Key Facts
  • Gold has delivered 25% returns year-on-year since January 2025, with some measures showing a 40% increase.Mint
  • Gold investment demand surged 170% YoY in the March quarter, increasing by 552 tonnes according to Motilal Oswal Private.Mint
  • Gold futures contracts for June 5 delivery rose 1.7% on June 2, hitting an intraday high of ₹97,505 per 10 gm.Mint
  • Investors in major Indian cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru are rushing to buy gold as a safe haven amid global market uncertainties as of June 3.Mint
Key Stats at a Glance
Gold year-on-year returns since January 2025
25%
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Higher measure of gold year-on-year returns since January 2025
40%
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Gold investment demand increase in March quarter
552 tonnes
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Gold investment demand increase percentage in March quarter
170%
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Gold futures contracts price increase on June 2
1.7%
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Intraday high price of gold futures on June 2
₹97,505/10 gm
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