<p>Over the past year, the world of precious metals has witnessed major shifts. Silver’s dramatic surge in prices has drawn the attention of both investors and ordinary citizens. Gold has also delivered excellent returns during this time, but silver’s pace tells a different story altogether. While gold has beaten the stock market with its returns, silver has gone one step further—outpacing gold itself.</p><p><strong>Why Are Prices Rising Continuously?</strong></p><p>The prices of silver and gold are influenced by several global and domestic factors:</p><ul><li><strong>Demand and Supply Imbalance</strong> – Silver production is limited, while demand from industries and investors continues to rise. As prices rise, investor demand climbs further.</li><li><strong>Industrial Boom</strong> – Silver is heavily used in solar panels, electronic circuits, batteries, and electric vehicles. As the world moves toward green energy, silver consumption is rising rapidly.</li><li><strong>Impact of Dollar and Rupee</strong> – Weakness in the US dollar in international markets and depreciation of the Indian rupee make both silver and gold costlier.</li><li><strong>Safe-Haven Appeal</strong> – During inflation, economic instability, and stock market volatility, people turn to safe assets like gold and silver.</li><li><strong>Investment Funds and ETFs</strong> – There’s a growing trend of investing in gold and silver through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds.</li></ul><p><strong>24 September 2024 vs. 24 September 2025</strong></p><p>The past year’s picture is truly striking:</p><ul><li><strong>Gold (24 Carat):</strong> Around ₹74,520 per 10 grams on 24 September 2024 → Rising to around ₹1,15,700 per 10 grams on 24 September 2025.</li><li><strong>Silver:</strong> Around ₹89,060 per kilogram on 24 September 2024 → Rising to around ₹1,40,100 per kilogram on 24 September 2025.</li></ul><p>In other words, in just one year, gold rose by nearly <strong>55%</strong>, and silver surged by about <strong>57%</strong>. Both metals delivered strong performance, but silver captured r</p>
Raushan Kumar
Silver & Gold: Story from Last Year to Today, Rising Prices and Worries of Investors and Buyers...
