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Gold, silver: Geopolitical risks are continuing to fuel the bullion rally in 2026, with gold futures for February touching Rs 1.42 lakh and silver surging to nearly Rs 2.7 lakh.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

2026 fresh rally: Silver up 13% in the new year, gold up 85% year-on-year: What lies ahead from here

International gold prices edged lower on Tuesday after scaling a fresh all-time high above $4,600 an ounce in the previous session, as traders moved in to lock in profits amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,576.79 an ounce by 0134 GMT, while US gold futures for February delivery declined 0.6% to $4,585.40. The mild pullback followed a strong rally on Monday, when bullion surged to a record peak of $4,629.94 an ounce.

Geopolitical tensions have also intensified safe-haven demand.
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Gold and Silver prices surge amid global volatility. What investors should know

Despite the strong rally, market participants caution that intermittent profit booking is likely, given prices are at record highs. Experts advise traders and investors to wait for corrective dips before initiating fresh long positions. 

Copper Rates
Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Copper in 2026: How the red metal is drawing investors beyond gold, silver; here's how to invest

January 6, 2026, copper prices had surged to nearly $13,000 a tonne in international markets, with analysts pointing to a widening supply gap as a key driver of further upside. In India, the rally was just as striking. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), copper prices jumped close to 50% in 2025, rising from Rs 796 to Rs 1,197 per kg.

Under the new rules, guardians or subscribers may make up to two partial withdrawals before the subscriber turns 18.
Updated : Jan 8, 2026

NPS Vatsalya 2026: PFRDA sets new rules on withdrawals, exits and asset allocation

Under the latest NPS Vatsalya guidelines, investors can allocate up to 75% of funds to equities, while partial withdrawals are allowed for education or medical needs, with clear rules laid down for exit and continuation once the minor attains adulthood.

A HSBC report projects that silver prices are likely to trade in the $58–$88 range in 2026, supported by tight physical supply, strong investor demand and elevated gold prices.
Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Silver crash: White metal slides Rs 11,000 on MCX as global cues trigger sharp selloff in precious metal

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver prices on January 8 plunged by as much as Rs 11,000 per kilogram to hit an intraday low of Rs 2,40,605 on Thursday, while weakness was also visible in global markets.

silver news: In early 2026, MCX March futures touched a record Rs 2,59,692 per kg before easing on profit booking.
Updated : Jan 7, 2026

Silver outlook 2026: Why industrial demand and deficits may fuel the next leg of rally

Silver has already climbed more than 9% in the first week of 2026, hitting fresh records on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on January 7. Tata Mutual Fund believes silver’s long-term outlook remains constructive, given its dual identity as a precious and industrial metal.

A key area of concern is the taxation of Category III AIFs, which include long-only equity funds as well as quantitative and derivatives-based strategies.
Updated : Jan 7, 2026

Budget 2026 wishlist: AIF industry seeks level tax field for private credit, Category III funds

As the Union Budget 2026 draws closer, the alternative investment industry is intensifying its push for tax reforms to support the fast-growing private credit space. Industry body IVCA says current tax rules put Category III AIFs and private credit funds at a disadvantage, creating uncertainty and discouraging long-term capital. With assets in AIFs rising sharply, the sector wants clearer, fairer taxation to unlock the next phase of growth.

Precious metals closed 2025 on a strong note, with both gold and silver posting exceptional gains in India and overseas markets.
Updated : Jan 7, 2026

2026 investor playbook: Gold for safety, silver for upside, equities for returns - here's what to buy

Markets are entering 2026 with sharply divergent trends across gold, silver and equities, making asset allocation more critical than ever. With central banks easing and global risks still elevated, investors in 2026 face tough choices across precious metals and equities. Shriram Wealth’s new report highlights where stability, risk and growth are likely to emerge this year.

DSP’s analysis shows that past winners, like gold, rarely stay on top, with 60–80% of top-quartile funds slipping into lower ranks over the next three years.
Updated : Jan 6, 2026

Can gold repeat its 2025 rally? DSP MF on investing myths on risk and returns

The DSP report noted gold is not a substitute for equities. Five-year rolling return data shows that stocks have outperformed gold roughly half the time in India and the US, and even more often in markets such as Europe and Hong Kong.

The shift toward financial freedom usually begins at a subtle moment — when spending decisions stop being influenced by comparison.
Updated : Jan 5, 2026

Looking rich vs Being secure: How these small habits matter before that big house, Rs 1 cr in expenses

Financial freedom rarely arrives with a big milestone or a one-time decision. It builds slowly, through daily behaviour, long before bank balances look impressive.  

With markets set to reopen after the weekend, analysts say the combination of geopolitical risk, currency moves, and cross-commodity signals could drive a sharp opening move in precious metals. 
Updated : Jan 4, 2026

US-Venezuela shock puts bullion back in focus: Gold, Silver likely to open higher on Jan 5

Gold and silver began the new year on a steady footing, as investors assessed the impact of an upcoming rebalancing of a key commodity benchmark index scheduled for next week. Prices briefly rallied on December 2, with bullion rising as much as 1.9% before paring gains during US trading hours.

Gold prices rose nearly 62% in 2025, while silver posted a historic gain of around 140%.
Updated : Jan 2, 2026

Gold, silver 2026 trade setup: Silver jumps Rs 9,000, gold near Rs 1.36 lakh — what investors should do next

The outlook for gold in 2026 remains constructive. Analysts expect prices to extend gains amid continued central bank buying, a dovish bias from the US Federal Reserve and lingering global uncertainty. According to ING’s Commodities Outlook 2026, gold prices could average $4,325 per ounce this year.

The government has kept interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the January–March quarter of FY26.
Updated : Jan 2, 2026

Households ditch fixed deposits, small savings schemes as rate cuts push savings towards equities, MFs

Latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that in FY25, savers pulled back from bank deposits, insurance and small savings schemes, while channelling a growing share of their money into equities and mutual funds.

While gold and equities dominated portfolios during recent bouts of global uncertainty, silver’s 2025 surge has prompted investors to rethink it not as a trade, but as a structural portfolio allocation.
Updated : Jan 1, 2026

After a 144% rally, silver emerges as a serious investment theme for 2026; how should you proceed

After a stunning 144% rally in 2025, silver is no longer being viewed as just a tactical trade or a cheaper alternative to gold. Rising industrial demand, tightening supply and strong investor participation have pushed the metal into the spotlight as a potential structural allocation for 2026.

Ray Dalio warns the world may be in a wealth bubble, with asset valuations rising far faster than real money -- an imbalance seen before crises like the Great Depression and the dot-com bust.
Updated : Jan 1, 2026

Warning signals: What Ray Dalio’s latest warnings reveal about markets and wealth

Ray Dalio’s latest remarks on the global economy have triggered fresh debate on markets, money and risk. Interpreting those signals, Alok Jain of Weekend Investing highlights three warning signs investors may be underestimating even as optimism around India grows.

Among the other small savings avenues, the National Savings Certificate (NSC) will offer 7.7% rate, while the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) will offer a regular monthly income at an interest rate of 7.4%.
Updated : Dec 31, 2025

Small savings schemes 2026: Government keeps interest rates unchanged for January–March quarter

Among post office savings schemes, the highest returns are currently offered by the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and the Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA), both carrying an interest rate of 8.2%. Public Provident Fund (PPF) will continue to offer an interest rate of 7.1%.

Silver posted its steepest one-day fall in five years during Monday session, wiping out a large chunk of recent gains.
Updated : Dec 31, 2025

Silver sees wild swings: Prices fall 7% on COMEX and MCX after record peak as volatility rattles investor

On COMEX, silver opened sharply lower and slid to an intraday low of $71.97 per ounce, marking a single-session drop of more than 7%. The fall followed a brief recovery on Tuesday.

Gold Silver Price: Silver prices have surged about 150% this year, rising from around Rs 90,500 per kilogram at the start of 2025 to more than Rs 2.32 lakh per kilogram by year-end.
Updated : Dec 31, 2025

Silver shock: China to tighten silver exports From Jan 1 as prices hit record highs; what lies ahead

From January 1, China’s new export-licensing regime will take effect, which would place state oversight over roughly 121 million ounces of silver shipped abroad each year. As a result, an estimated 60%–70% of the world’s refined silver traded across borders will now need explicit approval from Beijing before it can be exported.

While no indicator offers certainty, the current positioning of the ratio suggests that the probability of equity outperformance may be rising—particularly in India.
Updated : Dec 30, 2025

2026 outlook: Should you shift from gold to equities next year? What the equity–gold ratio signals for investors

The equity–gold ratio, calculated by dividing the Sensex by gold prices in rupee terms, captures this relationship. Over the past four decades, the ratio has oscillated within a broad range, repeatedly moving from one extreme to the other. When the ratio is near the lower end of this range, equities have historically gone on to outperform gold. When it rises toward the upper end, gold has tended to take the lead.

silver news
Updated : Dec 30, 2025

Investing in silver in 2026? Robert Kiyosaki flags FOMO in silver, urges investors to wait for dip despite $200 target

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, issued a cautionary note to investors. In a post on X dated December 29, Kiyosaki questioned whether silver was entering a bubble-like phase, warning against buying driven by fear of missing out.

Gold Silver Price
Updated : Dec 30, 2025

Gold prices ease from record highs: Is the latest dip a buying opportunity for investors?

In domestic markets, February gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) were trading around Rs 1,35,668 per 10 grams, up 0.54%, even as prices remained off recent peaks. Earlier, MCX gold futures had slipped nearly 1.4%, or about Rs 2,000, to Rs 1,37,900 per 10 grams.

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