Silver

Govt imposes curbs on silver imports after sharp rise in shipments

The notification from the DGFT comes within a week of the government raising the duty on the import of the precious metal to 15 per cent from 6 per cent

Govt restricts 99.9% silver bar imports, permit now mandatory for category

Under the revised policy, imports of silver bars containing 99.9 per cent or more silver by weight, as well as other silver bars under specific HS codes, will now require authorisation

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,57,900; silver price falls ₹100 to ₹2,89,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,44,740

Best of BS Opinion: Time to treat gold as a structural factor in economy

Today's BS Opinion wrap looks at gold imports and forex pressures, judicial infrastructure gaps, financing the Viksit Bharat dream, coal gasification, and Japan's wartime history

Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta rally up to 6% on huge volumes; here's why

The government today increased the import duty on gold and silver from 6 per cent to 15 per cent; analysts see this as a positive move for Hindustan Zinc.

Govt raises import tariffs on gold, silver to 15% to curb imports

The higher duties could ‌dampen demand in the world's second-largest consumer of precious metals, although they may help narrow India's trade deficit and support the rupee

Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts

Gold and silver may remain range-bound for a second consecutive week as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations and global macroeconomic data, analysts said. Traders will track inflation data from China, Germany, and the United States, along with GDP numbers from the Eurozone and the UK, later this week, they added. "Gold prices momentum looks consolidative, while silver movement looks positive in the coming week as traders will focus again on the progress on peace talks between the US and Iran to end the war and markets are likely to react accordingly," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained Rs 1,178, or nearly 1 per cent over the past week, to settle at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver climbed Rs 10,985, 4.4 per cent, to close at Rs 2.61 lakh per kg. "Gold traded with a positive undertone last week, posting gains of nearly 1 per cent on MCX ..

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,49,610; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,64,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,37,140

Gold, silver may be range bound as war, macro data set tone: Analysts

Precious metal prices are expected to witness mixed movement next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, string of global economic data releases, and domestic political cues, analysts said. Traders will closely monitor PMI readings from major economies early in the week, followed by US labour market indicators and non-farm payroll data later in the week for fresh cues on monetary policy and bullion demand, they added. "In the week ahead, precious metal prices momentum is expected to remain mixed with focus on developments on the US-Iran tussle and follow-up on peace talks," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures declined Rs 1,347, or nearly 1 per cent, to close at Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams. Silver, however, outperformed and gained Rs 879 to settle at Rs 2.50 lakh per kilogram during the past week. "Gold traded largely range-bound last week, ending ..

As silver slides, punters should exit, long-term investors should buy dip

Those investing now should stagger their investments and enter with a long-term horizon

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Should you buy gold now or pre-book? | Gold rate | Gold vs Silver

Gold prices have surged nearly 60% since Akshaya Tritiya 2025 and are still hovering around ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams after a recent correction.

Gold, silver may face selling pressure as Fed meeting, US-Iran talks loom

Gold and silver may face some selling pressure this holiday-shortened week as traders track peace talks between the US and Iran, crude oil rates and the Federal Reserve's policy decision, analysts said. Domestic commodity markets would remain closed on Friday on account of Maharashtra Day. "Focus in the coming week will remain on the progress in peace talks between the US and Iran, and their potential impact on oil, gold, and broader financial markets," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the macroeconomic front, traders will monitor monetary policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and European Central Bank. Besides this, key US data on housing, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation and consumer confidence, along with factory activity numbers from major economies later in the week, will also guide sentiment, he added. Analysts said the April 29 Federal Open Market ...

Hindustan Zinc Q4FY26 results: Net profit rises 68% to ₹5,033 crore

Hindustan Zinc reports record quarterly profit and revenue, driven by higher zinc and silver prices, strong output, and lower costs, with margins expanding in Q4 FY26

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,54,740; silver falls ₹100, trading at ₹2,64,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,840

Govt lists banks allowed to import gold, silver after delay disrupts flows

Authorised by the RBI, the order permits 15 banks, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Bank of India, to import both gold and silver from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029

Silver supported by weak dollar, oil pullback; upside bias intact: Analyst

On April 14, silver prices surged to $80.85 -- the highest since March 13 -- on Iran peace hopes before erasing gains as the US Dollar stabilised

Banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance

Without fresh imports, India could face supply shortages, as the ​world's second-largest gold consumer and biggest silver buyer relies on overseas purchases to meet nearly all its demand

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,53,940; silver down ₹100, trading at ₹2,54,900

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,110

Why gold, silver are falling despite West Asia war and which is the better bet now

Gold and silver are traditionally seen as safe havens during war. But the ongoing West Asia conflict is telling a different story. Prices are falling, not rising.

Gold vs silver: Which metal offers better returns amid global uncertainty?

Gold outlook steady, silver may stay volatile: Which metal can deliver better returns in 2026? Analyst shares the full investment outlook for precious metals amid Iran war-led uncertainty