Explained | Is it a good idea to buy gold this Diwali?

The second wave of Coronavirus has led to fresh restrictions and lockdowns in many countries in Europe. This surge in COVID-19 cases worldwide has rattled equity markets in India and abroad, again.

Is it a good idea to buy gold this Diwali or investors should give it a miss? What are the different ways to invest in gold?

Moneycontrol breaks down how gold prices fluctuate and when is the time to invest in gold.