Gold prices could hit ₹1.80 lakh by next Dhanteras: How much can investors earn from current levels?

Gold prices have corrected sharply from their 2026 peak, but Chirag Mehta's latest outlook suggests that strong institutional demand and central bank buying could support a recovery. With Axis Direct projecting ₹1.80 lakh per 10 grams by next Dhanteras, investors could potentially earn returns of over 23% from current levels.