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    Akshaya Tritiya | Can gold and silver can add glitter to your portfolio?

    Many Indians follow the tradition of buying gold on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, as the yellow metal is seen as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. However, investors ought to dispassionately evaluate whether gold indeed deserves a place in their portfolios.

    Amitabh Verma
    May 10, 2024 / 06:47 IST
    Globally, estimates suggest that central banks and investors hold around $6.1 trillion worth of gold in physical form as well as in derivatives traded on exchanges.
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