Silver prices fall: If rates dip further, should investors see it as buying opportunity?

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 | 04:22 PM IST

Gold vs silver for investment

1	Silver prices fall: If rates dip further, should investors see it as buying opportunity? India's largest precious metal refinery, MMTC-PAMP, has run out of stock for the first time, coinciding with a fall in silver ETFs. The MCX silver spot price also dipped by 6.49% on October 20, 2025. Despite a global silver shortage and surging domestic demand during the festive season, prices have dipped, creating a unique buying opportunity for long-term investors.

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5	Is FOMO among investors fuelling abnormal price rise in physical silver? Silver prices are soaring, driven by a severe physical shortage in India and globally. Imports have dropped significantly while demand surges, leading to hefty premiums for physical silver. Experts advise caution for new investors, suggesting existing ones might hold on. Jewellers face rising costs impacting festive season prices.

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