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Gold has entered bubble zone, may see $300-$400 correction: Co-Founder of Kamakhya JewelsManoj Jha, Co-Founder of Kamakhya Jewels, cautioned that gold prices may witness a significant correction in the coming months as investors begin to book profits after an extended rally.By Manisha Gupta   October 20, 2025, 2:32:31 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadChoose  CNBC TV18 on Google

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Gold prices, which have been hovering near record highs globally and in India, may be due for a correction soon, according to Manoj Jha, Co-Founder of Kamakhya Jewels.

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Jha said the yellow metal appears to have entered a “bubble zone” and could see a profit-booking phase in the coming months.

“Gold has reached its inflection point. Even investors are a bit worried,” Jha said. “Previously, gold gave big rallies in 1979-80 and again in 2010-11, but after those peaks, it corrected sharply.”

According to Jha, the recent surge in gold prices has pushed investors’ portfolio allocations higher than usual. “Generally, people have 10-12% of gold in their portfolio, but after the recent price rise, that proportion has gone up to 18-22%. So, people may want to book profits now since gold is in an overbought zone,” he said.

Jha expects gold to correct by about $300-$400 per ounce in the near term. “At that level, you can expect fresh investment opportunities,” he added, suggesting that long-term investors may re-enter once prices stabilise.

Despite the possibility of a short-term correction, Jha remains optimistic about India’s festive and long-term demand for gold. He said jewellery demand during Dhanteras this year was “better than expected”, with only a 15-20% dip in sales volume despite record prices and bullion sales rising over 25% year-on-year.

Gold prices in India edged higher on Monday (October 20), supported by expectations of further US interest rate cuts and global economic uncertainties. As of today, 24-karat gold is trading at ₹13,069 per gram, 22-karat at ₹11,980, and 18-karat (999 gold) at ₹9,802 per gram.

Globally, spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,253.33 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery climbed 1.3% to $4,266.30 per ounce. Despite the elevated prices, Jha believes a near-term correction would be healthy for the market, paving the way for sustained investor interest going forward.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsgoldGold Prices