Gold vs Silver: Gold Tops Rs 1L, Silver Hits 13-Yr High; Which Is The Better Bet Now?
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Gold vs Silver: Year-to-date, Gold and silver are up by 30 per cent and 26 per cent, respectively.
Gold Vs Silver: The rising geopolitical uncertainty and slowdown of global economy triggered by continuous conflicts, including the trade war, India-Pakistan conflict and now Iran-Israel war has turned investors to look for safe haven: bullion like gold and silver. Gold and silver prices rallied in the first half of 2025, hitting record highs due to high demand among global investors. The jitteriness and volatility in the stock market for the past one year has also exacerbated investors' flight to these safe assets.
Silver hit 13-year high to touch at Rs 1,12,000 per kg, largely driven by middle-east crisis. Meanwhile, gold also crossed Rs 1-lakh mark per 10 gram for 24-carat because of continuous buying by central banks over the geopolitical uncertainty.
Year-to-date, Gold and silver are up by 30 per cent and 26 per cent, respectively. In comparison, India's top indices, including Sensex and Nifty are 3.64 per cent and 4.42 per cent, respectively.
According to Satish Dondapati, VP and Fund Manager at Kotak AMC, both gold and silver hit record highs in June 2025, boosted by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and strong industrial demand. Silver, on the other hand, continues its upward trend, driven by supply constraints and growing industrial and safe-haven demand, he added.
Aksha Kamboj, Vice President of IBJA and Executive Chairperson of Aspect Global Ventures, said that gold crossed Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams and silver rallied above Rs 1.07 lakh per kg in mid-June. She attributed this surge to geopolitical tensions and a recovery in industrial metal demand.
Dondapati noted that while gold has recently pulled back due to the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and lower bond yields, prices are likely to stay firm amid continued global risks, central bank buying, and a weakening dollar.
Despite falling jewelry bookings and fabrication — down by around 40% — investment interest is shifting towards lighter ornaments, digital gold, and ETFs, said Kamboj. She also highlighted that gold and silver remain essential hedges during uncertain times, with central banks continuing to accumulate gold as a reserve asset.
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