Gold and silver prices soar in India: Silver crosses ₹3 lakh/kg, gold hits record ₹1,45,500/10g. Check MCX rates and global market trends.
Gold Prices: Gold and silver prices are soaring in India due to global geopolitical tensions and rising safe-haven demand. Silver has crossed the historic ₹3,01,315 per kilogram mark for the first time, while gold has also reached record levels, sending a strong signal to investors in the bullion market.
Silver Hits Historic Levels
On MCX, March silver futures surged by ₹13,550, marking a gain of over 5%, and reached ₹3,01,315 per kilogram, the highest level ever recorded. Since the start of January 2026, silver prices have increased by ₹65,614 per kilogram, starting the year with unprecedented momentum. On 31 December 2025, silver was trading at ₹2,35,701 per kilogram.
Gold Prices Jump Sharply
Gold prices also witnessed a significant surge. February gold futures on MCX opened at ₹1,45,500 per 10 grams, up from ₹1,42,517 per 10 grams, registering a jump of nearly ₹2,983 in a single trading session. At the start of 2026, gold was priced at ₹1,35,804 per 10 grams, meaning the yellow metal has gained approximately ₹9,696 per 10 grams so far this year.
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Global Market Trends
Internationally, gold and silver are also trading at all-time highs. During the Asian session, COMEX silver futures for March delivery surged $5.81 or 6.56%, reaching $94.35 per ounce. Similarly, gold for February delivery increased $102.6 or 2.23%, reaching an all-time high of $4,698 per ounce. Over the past week, silver prices jumped $9.2 or 11.6%, while gold rose $94.5 or 2.09%.
Reasons Behind the Price Surge
Experts attribute the sharp rise in gold and silver prices to geopolitical tensions, particularly the recent tariff threat by US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland. In such uncertain times, investors are turning to safe-haven assets like gold and silver, pushing prices higher both domestically and globally.
Investor Takeaway
With bullion markets on a strong upward trend, investors are advised to stay informed and cautious. Investing in gold and silver is considered a safe long-term strategy, especially during periods of global economic instability and geopolitical uncertainty.
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