Indian Investors Shift Focus from Gold to Silver as Prices Soar and Returns Surge

 In a notable shift in investment behavior, Indian investors, who have traditionally held a deep-rooted affinity for gold, are now increasingly eyeing silver as a lucrative alternative. The growing appeal of silver comes on the back of its stellar performance in recent months, with returns significantly outpacing gold, sparking a wave of fresh interest across the country.
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On Monday, domestic silver prices surged to an all-time high, hitting ₹114,875 ($1,336) per kilogram, their highest level in nearly 14 years. This record rally is attributed to a global production shortfall and strong investment and industrial demand, both of which have driven prices upward and kept investor sentiment bullish.
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For decades, Indian investors—particularly in rural areas—have been synonymous with gold hoarding, often viewing the yellow metal as a safe-haven asset and cultural staple. However, the recent performance of silver has been impossible to ignore. In the past three months alone, silver prices have soared by an impressive 21%, significantly outperforming gold, which has seen a relatively modest increase of 5% during the same period.

Even among seasoned gold investors, the appeal of silver is becoming increasingly hard to resist. Umesh Agarwal, a regular buyer of gold coins, recently made his first foray into silver investment, purchasing a 1-kilogram bar. “Gold has treated me well over the past couple of years,” he said, “but I now see silver as the next big opportunity and hope it delivers similar returns.”
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This shift is not just emotional or speculative—it is backed by data and market dynamics. According to Chirag Thakkar, CEO of Gujarat-based Amrapali Group, one of India’s top silver importers, the demand for silver is being driven by both investors and industrial sectors, particularly those linked to solar energy, electronics, and electric vehicles. As these sectors boom globally, the pressure on silver supply continues to grow, further fueling investor enthusiasm.

“In previous bull runs, investors typically took profits when silver reached new highs, selling physical assets like coins and bars or withdrawing from ETFs,” said Thakkar. “But this time, the trend has flipped. Even at record levels, investors are buying, not selling.”
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Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reflects this sentiment. In June alone, silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows worth ₹20.04 billion, a significant jump from ₹8.53 billion in May. Over the second quarter of 2025, silver ETFs attracted a staggering ₹39.25 billion, far exceeding the ₹23.67 billion that flowed into gold ETFs during the same period.

Vikram Dhawan, Head of Commodities and Fund Manager at Nippon India Mutual Fund, explained that silver ETFs are becoming the preferred investment route due to the metal’s bulkiness, storage difficulties, and transportation costs. “ETFs eliminate those logistical issues and offer an easy way to gain exposure to silver’s price movements,” he said.
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Adding to silver’s appeal is the volatility in global equity markets, partly driven by recent trade tensions and tariff moves by U.S. President Donald Trump. A bullion dealer from a silver-importing bank in Mumbai noted that such geopolitical uncertainties are nudging investors to diversify portfolios, with many choosing silver as a strategic hedge.

The perception of silver is also transforming. Long considered the “poor man’s gold” and favored mostly by rural, cost-conscious consumers, it is now gaining traction among urban investors as a serious, return-driven asset.
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According to the Silver Institute, Indian retail investment in silver increased by 7% in the first half of 2025, largely driven by speculation of sustained price rallies. Government trade data further underlines the growing enthusiasm: Silver imports surged 431% in May, reaching 544.1 tonnes, while gold imports dropped by 25% to 30.5 tonnes during the same period.
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With industrial demand climbing and investors displaying renewed appetite for silver, India’s love for precious metals appears to be evolving in real time, making silver the latest star in the nation’s investment landscape.
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