Investing money in gold is worth because it is a hedge against inflation. Over a period of time, the return on gold investment is in line with the rate of inflation. It is worth investing in gold for a one more very valid reason. That is gold is negatively correlated to equity investments. Gold investments in India can be made in various ways such as jewellery, gold schemes, solid gold, gold ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), gold FOFs (Funds of Funds), etc.