Gold outshines Nifty with 18% returns over 5 years

Gold surpasses Nifty with an 18% return. Amrita Farmahan notes gold's 14% CAGR vs Nifty's 15%. Gold hits $2,390/ounce globally and nears Rs 75,000 on MCX. Central banks drive up prices amid US and EU debt concerns. Chinese investors turn to gold.