Silver Returns: Due to global uncertainties, increasing demand for safe investments and increase in industrial usage, this year silver has left behind not only gold but also the stock market in terms of returns. While gold has given returns of about 70-72 percent so far this year, silver prices have seen a tremendous increase of more than 130 percent.
Gold pales in comparison to the shine of silver.
According to All India Bullion Association, the price of silver in Delhi has increased to a record level of Rs 2,14,500 per kg, whereas at the beginning of the year it was Rs 90,500 per kg. That means, within a year, silver has become costlier by about Rs 1,24,000. Experts say that behind this rise there are strong fundamental reasons and not just speculation.
Expectations of further reduction in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve, trend towards alternative investments against government bonds and currencies, reduction in global supply of silver for the fifth consecutive year and increasing industrial demand in new industries like electric vehicles, solar energy, artificial intelligence have strengthened its prices. Apart from this, investment in ETFs, purchase of physical silver and decline in gold-silver ratio are also indicating that investors are now seeing silver as a better opportunity.
Up to 20 percent increase next year
Experts believe that although it is difficult to repeat such extraordinary returns in silver next year, a further rise of 15 to 20 percent is possible in 2026 due to strong demand and limited supply. However, investors are being advised to invest in a phased manner keeping the volatility in mind and to seek professional financial advice before taking any decision.
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