October 12, 2025

Anupam Mittal, the sharp business mind from Shark Tank India and founder of Shaadi.com, recently shared a juicy personal story about money and surprises. He admitted that his wife’s investment grew four times after she followed her father’s golden advice—literally investing in gold! Initially, Anupam called gold “dead money” and even teased his wife for putting her savings there. He said she put money in an asset that “just sits there” without returns or compounding. But guess what? Years later, he laughed and said, "Now I don’t even know how to tell people not to invest in gold." Feeling “a little embarrassed,” he happily admitted he was proven wrong. Anupam reflected on the big picture too. With political tensions and a global shift from “soft currencies to hard, asset-backed ones,” gold proved its worth once again. He said, "Gold is always a good idea. It never really loses its shine." But the money tale doesn't stop at gold! Mittal also highlighted the magic of long-term investing in the Indian stock market through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans). He believes with steady, disciplined investing over 20-30 years, anyone can become a billionaire—even without fancy stock picking. Calling compounding “magical,” he said patience can turn "Rs 100 crores or $10–20 million into something far bigger." As for gold itself, its shine got even brighter lately. This week, gold prices jumped past $4,000 per ounce for the first time! It soared 53% in 2025 alone, marking its strongest yearly jump since 1979. Big reason? Massive gold buying by central banks since 2022, especially after the U.S. froze Russia’s foreign reserves. Banks like the U.S., Germany, and others have built record gold reserves year after year. Gold usually shines when there’s inflation, slow economies, or money troubles. Yet this year, gold’s rise happens alongside global stocks and bitcoin—a rare combo—fueled by hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts and worries over the dollar’s grip as the world’s main reserve currency. The political and economic drama adds even more spice. The AI boom hit Wall Street highs, causing bubble fears. Former President Trump’s big spending, tariffs, and Federal Reserve digs shook confidence in government bonds and pushed the dollar down 10%. With IMF and Bank of England warning about AI-driven market risks, more investors are turning to gold for safety during market jumps and jitters. Jefferies, a major investment firm, showed gold gained 53.9% so far this year, after a 27.2% rise in 2024—a nearly straight-up climb! They do warn a short slowdown might happen because the market’s very hot, but remain optimistic long-term, saying it’s smart to buy gold when prices dip. Who knew? Anupam Mittal’s story and the sparkling gold market prove that sometimes, the oldest advice can become the brightest treasure!

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