If the inflation rate is taken at an annual 6 per cent constant, Rs 10,000 in 1975 would be worth Rs 27 lakh today. So, Rs 10,000 would have fetched 185 gm of the yellow metal in 1975. At today's prices, 185 gm of gold is worth Rs 5,37,980. Investing Rs 10,000 on land would have been the best thing to do. * Adjusting for inflation, Rs 10,000 is worth Rs 27 lakh* PPF would have fetched Rs 2.43 lakh* Investment in gold would be worth Rs 5,37,980* Investment on land in Gokak would be worth Rs 9 crore

Source: Times of India August 22, 2016 00:59 UTC