Two Nifty 50 Stocks Outperform Gold Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: These Two Nifty 50 Stocks Beat Gold Returns In One Year
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As Akshaya Tritiya approaches, gold has outperformed the Nifty 50 index, delivering returns of 62% since April 2025. Only two Nifty 50 stocks, Shriram Finance and Hindalco Industries, surpassed gold's performance with gains of 69% and 67.7%, respectively, highlighting a shift in investor preference towards safer assets amid global uncertainties.
- 01Gold has outperformed the Nifty 50 index with a 62% return since April 2025.
- 02Only Shriram Finance and Hindalco Industries stocks beat gold, with gains of 69% and 67.7%, respectively.
- 03Shriram Finance has delivered multibagger returns of 275% over five years.
- 04Hindalco Industries has shown a 70% increase in two years.
- 05Analysts expect gold prices to rise to between ₹1,70,000 and ₹1,85,000 in the coming year.
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In the lead-up to Akshaya Tritiya 2026, gold has significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 index, achieving returns of 62% since April 30, 2025, while the index has only risen by 0.7%. Among the Nifty 50 constituents, only Shriram Finance and Hindalco Industries have surpassed gold's performance, with respective gains of 69% and 67.7%. Shriram Finance has shown remarkable growth, with multibagger returns of 115% over two years and 275% over five years. The stock's price is currently up around 1% year-to-date, indicating strong momentum. Hindalco Industries, on the other hand, has increased by 15% year-to-date and 34% over the past six months, with a 179% rise over five years. Analysts anticipate that gold will maintain a positive outlook in 2026, potentially reaching prices between ₹1,70,000 and ₹1,85,000 in the domestic market, driven by macroeconomic factors and investor demand.
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The strong performance of these stocks may influence investor decisions, encouraging a shift towards equities that demonstrate resilience in uncertain markets.
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