Silver Price/Rate in India Today

Silver is among the most traded commodities in the world. India is no exception, and silver, along with gold, forms about 10% of all commodities imported to the country. Silver rates today are directly affected by the global demand and supply scenario of the commodity. 

Silver Rate in Indian Cities today

City Silver Rate
Agra₹ 360
Ahmedabad₹ 360
Ahmednagar₹ 360
Ajmer₹ 360
Akola₹ 360
Aligarh₹ 360
Allahabad₹ 360
Alwar₹ 360
Ambala₹ 360
Amravati₹ 360
Amritsar₹ 360
Anand₹ 360
Asansol₹ 360
Aurangabad₹ 360
Balasore₹ 360
Bangalore₹ 360
Bareilly₹ 360
Bathinda₹ 360
Belgaum₹ 360
Berhampur₹ 360
Bharuch₹ 360
Bhavnagar₹ 360
Bhilai₹ 360
Bhilwara₹ 360
Bhimavaram₹ 360
Bhopal₹ 360
Bhubaneshwar₹ 360
Bhuj₹ 360
Bikaner₹ 360
Bilaspur₹ 360
Bokaro₹ 360
Chandigarh₹ 360
Chandrapur₹ 360
Chennai₹ 360
Coimbatore₹ 360
Cuddalore₹ 360
Kadapa₹ 360
Cuttack₹ 360
Darjeeling₹ 360
Dehradun₹ 360
Dewas₹ 360
Dhanbad₹ 360
Dhule₹ 360
Durgapur₹ 360
Erode₹ 360
Faridabad₹ 360
Gandhidham₹ 360
Gandhinagar₹ 360
Ghaziabad₹ 360
Gorakhpur₹ 360
Kalaburagi₹ 360
Guntur₹ 360
Gurgaon₹ 360
Guwahati₹ 360
Gwalior₹ 360
Haldwani₹ 360
Haridwar₹ 360
Hisar₹ 360
Hoshiarpur₹ 360
Hosur₹ 360
Howrah₹ 360
Hubli₹ 360
Hyderabad₹ 360
Indore₹ 360
Jabalpur₹ 360
Jaipur₹ 360
Jalandhar₹ 360
Jalgaon₹ 360
Jammu₹ 360
Jamnagar₹ 360
Jamshedpur₹ 360
Jhansi₹ 360
Jodhpur₹ 360
Jorhat₹ 360
Kaithal₹ 360
Kakinada₹ 360
Kannur₹ 360
Kanpur₹ 360
Karnal₹ 360
Karur₹ 360
Khammam₹ 360
Kochi₹ 360
Kolhapur₹ 360
Kolkata₹ 360
Kollam₹ 360
Korba₹ 360
Kota₹ 360
Lucknow₹ 360
Ludhiana₹ 360
Madurai₹ 360
Malappuram₹ 360
Mangalore₹ 360
Meerut₹ 360
Mohali₹ 360
Moradabad₹ 360
Mumbai₹ 360
Mysore₹ 360
Nadiad₹ 360
Nagercoil₹ 360
Nagpur₹ 360
Namakkal₹ 360
Nanded₹ 360
Nasik₹ 360
Nellore₹ 360
New Delhi₹ 360
Noida₹ 360
Palanpur₹ 360
Panaji₹ 360
Panchkula₹ 360
Panipat₹ 360
Panvel₹ 360
Patan₹ 360
Patiala₹ 360
Patna₹ 360
Pollachi₹ 360
Pondicherry₹ 360
Pune₹ 360
Raipur₹ 360
Rajahmundry₹ 360
Rajkot₹ 360
Ramanathapuram₹ 360
Ranchi₹ 360
Ratlam₹ 360
Ratnagiri₹ 360
Rohtak₹ 360
Roorkee₹ 360
Rourkela₹ 360
Sagar₹ 360
Saharanpur₹ 360
Salem₹ 360
Sambalpur₹ 360
Sangli₹ 360
Satara₹ 360
Shimla₹ 360
Siliguri₹ 360
Solapur₹ 360
Surat₹ 360
Thane₹ 360
Thanjavur₹ 360
Theni₹ 360
Thiruvananthapuram₹ 360
Tiruchirapalli₹ 360
Tirunelveli₹ 360
Tirupati₹ 360
Thrissur₹ 360
Thoothukudi₹ 360
Udaipur₹ 360
Ujjain₹ 360
Vadodara₹ 360
Varanasi₹ 360
Vellore₹ 360
Vijayawada₹ 360
Visakhapatnam₹ 360
Warangal₹ 360
Kozhikode₹ 360
Gangtok₹ 360
Gaya₹ 360
Jalpaiguri₹ 360
Kumbakonam₹ 360
Muzaffarnagar₹ 360
Ongole₹ 360
Sivakasi₹ 360
Tumakuru₹ 360
Udupi₹ 360
Rewari₹ 360
Vizianagaram₹ 360
Srikakulam₹ 360
Adilabad₹ 360
Agartala₹ 360
Aizawl₹ 360
Ambikapur₹ 360
Anantapur₹ 360
Bahadurgarh₹ 360
Baripada₹ 360
Bahraich₹ 360
Bhadrak₹ 360
Bhagalpur₹ 360
Bhiwani₹ 360
Bidar₹ 360
Bulandshahr₹ 360
Cooch Behar₹ 360
Darbhanga₹ 360
Dibrugarh₹ 360
Dindigul₹ 360
Eluru₹ 360
Hassan₹ 360
Imphal₹ 360
Itanagar₹ 360
Jaunpur₹ 360
Jind₹ 360
Kanchipuram₹ 360
Karaikudi₹ 360
Karimnagar₹ 360
Kharagpur₹ 360
Kohima₹ 360
Krishnagiri₹ 360
Kurnool₹ 360
Latur₹ 360
Machilipatnam₹ 360
Miryalaguda₹ 360
Muzaffarpur₹ 360
Nagapattinam₹ 360
Nalgonda₹ 360
Nandyal₹ 360
Nizamabad₹ 360
Proddatur₹ 360
Pudukkottai₹ 360
Pundri₹ 360
Puri₹ 360
Raebareli₹ 360
Raichur₹ 360
Raigarh₹ 360
Rajnandgaon₹ 360
Rewa₹ 360
Satna₹ 360
Shillong₹ 360
Shimoga₹ 360
Siddipet₹ 360
Sikar₹ 360
Silchar₹ 360
Sirsa₹ 360
Sri Ganganagar₹ 360
Srinagar₹ 360
Suryapet₹ 360
Tenkasi₹ 360
Tiruvannamalai₹ 360
Port Blair₹ 360
Palwal₹ 360
Bhiwandi₹ 360
Mandsaur₹ 360
Bankura₹ 360
Balangir₹ 360
Amalapuram₹ 360
Chirala₹ 360
Chittoor₹ 360
Guntakal₹ 360
Tadepalligudem₹ 360
Tenali₹ 360
Dispur₹ 360
Vaniyambadi₹ 360
Chitradurga₹ 360
Mandya₹ 360
Tirupattur₹ 360
Farrukhabad₹ 360
Purulia₹ 360
Davangere₹ 360
Raiganj₹ 360
Dharmavaram₹ 360
Kavaratti₹ 360
Ballari₹ 360
Vijayapura₹ 360
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Updated On - 23 Jan 2026
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Indian Major Cities Silver Rates Today for 10 grams

Here are the latest Silver rates across some of the popular cities in India:

Silver Price in Popular Cities in India

Price per 10 grams

Chennai

₹ 3400

Mumbai

₹ 3400

Delhi

₹ 3400

Kolkata

₹ 3400

Bangalore

₹ 3400

Hyderabad

₹ 3400

Kerala

₹ 3400

Pune

₹ 3400

Vadodara

₹ 3400

Ahmedabad

₹ 3400

Jaipur

₹ 3400

Lucknow

₹ 3400

Coimbatore

₹ 3400

Madurai

₹ 3400

Vijayawada

₹ 3400

Patna

₹ 3400

Chandigarh

₹ 3400

Kochi

₹ 3400

Salem

₹ 3400

Surat

₹ 3400

Bhubaneswar

₹ 3400

Mangalore

₹ 3400

Mysore

₹ 3400

Guntur

₹ 3400

 Nellore

₹ 3400

Visakhapatnam

₹ 3400

Khammam

₹ 3400

Nasik

₹ 3400

Historical Trend of Silver Price in India 2026

Months

Lowest Silver Price Per Kg

Highest Silver Price Per Kg

January 2026

2,38,000

2,48,000

December 2025

1,87,000

1,91,000

November 2025

1,50,500

1,85,000

October 2025

1,61,000

2,07,000

September 2025

1,37,000

1,61,000

August 2025

1,23,000

1,34,000

July 2025

1,10,000

1,28,000

June 2025

1,11,000

1,20,000

May 2025

1,08,000 

1,12,000

April 2025

94,000

1,12,000

March 2025

97,000

1,14,000

February 2025

97,000

1,01,000

January 2025

90,500

1,07,000

Trend of Silver Rate in India for January 2026 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 January 2026 

Rs.2,38,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 19 January 2026

Rs.3,05,000 per kg  

Highest Rate between 13 January and 19 January 2026  

Rs.3,05,000 per kg on 19th

Lowest Rate between 1 January and 5 January 2026 

Rs.2,38,000 per kg on 1st   

Overall Performance 

Incline 

Percentage Change  

4.20% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for December 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 December 2025 

Rs.1,88,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 31 December 2025

Rs.2,40,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 24 December and 31 December 2025

Rs.2,62000, per kg on 27th and 28th

Lowest Rate between 24 December and 31 December 2025

Rs.2,33,00 per kg on 24th

Overall Performance 

Incline 

Percentage Change  

0.53% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for November 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 November 2025 

Rs.1,52,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 30 November 2025

Rs.1,85,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 25 November and 30 November 2025

Rs.1,85,000 per kg on 29th and 30th

Lowest Rate between 1 November and 30 November 2025  

Rs.1,50,500 per kg on 5th   

Overall Performance 

Incline 

Percentage Change  

3.28% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for October 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 October 2025 

Rs.1,61,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 31 October 2025

Rs.1,65,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 14 October and 20 October 2025

Rs.2,07,000 per kg on 15th

Lowest Rate between 1 October and 13 October 2025  

Rs.1,61,000 per kg on 1st and 3rd  

Overall Performance 

Incline 

Percentage Change  

21.11% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for September 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 September 2025 

Rs.1,37,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 30 September 2025  

Rs.1,61,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 1 September and 30 September 2025

Rs.1,61,000 per kg on 30th September

Lowest Rate between 1 September and 8 September 2025  

Rs.1,36,000 per kg on 5th September 

Overall Performance 

Stable 

Percentage Change  

0%  

Trend of Silver Rate in India for August 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 August 2025 

Rs.1,23,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 31 August 2025 

Rs.1,34,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 1 August and 31 August 2025

Rs.1,34,000 per kg on 30th and 31st August

Lowest Rate between 1 August and 31 August 2025 

Rs.1,23,000 per kg on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th August 

Overall Performance 

Stable 

Percentage Change  

0%  

Trend of Silver Rate in India for July 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 July 2025  

Rs. 1,10,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 31 July 2025  

Rs. 1,15,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 1 July and 31 July 2025

Rs. 1,28,000 per kg on 22nd July

Lowest Rate between 1 July 2025 and 7 July 2025 

Rs. 1,10,000 per kg from 1st to 7th July except 3rd July  

Overall Performance 

Stable 

Percentage Change 

0% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for June 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 June 2025 

Rs.1,11,000 

Rate of Silver on 30 June 2025 

Rs.1,19,000

Highest Rate between 1 June and 30 June 2025 

Rs.1,20,000 on 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th June

Lowest Rate between 1 June and 30 June 2025 

Rs.1,11,000 on 1st June 

Overall Performance 

Incline  

Percentage Change 

3.53% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for May 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 May 2025 

Rs.1,09,000

Rate of Silver on 31 May 2025  

Rs.1,11,000

Highest Rate between 1 May and 31 May 2025

Rs.1,12,000 on 22nd May   

Lowest Rate between 1 May and 31 May 2025

Rs.1,08,000 on 3rd to 5th May  

Overall Performance 

Decline 

Percentage Change 

-0.91% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for April 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 April 2025  

Rs. 1,05,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 30 April 2025  

Rs.1,11,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 24 April and 30 April 2025

Rs.1,12,000 per kg on 26 April and 27 April 2025

Lowest Rate between 1 April 2025 and 7 April 2025 

Rs. 94,000 per kg from 5th to 7th April 

Overall Performance 

Decline 

Percentage Change 

10.48% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for March 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 March 2025  

Rs. 97,000 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 31 March 2025   

Rs.1,13,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 27 March and 31 March 2025   

Rs.1,14,000 per kg on 28 March 2025 

Lowest Rate between 27 March and 31 March 2025

Rs. 97,000 per kg on 1 March 2025, 2 March 2025 and 3 March 2025  

Overall Performance 

Incline 

Percentage Change 

2.16% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for February 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

Rate of Silver on 1 February 2025  

Rs.99,500 per kg 

Rate of Silver on 28 February 2025

Rs. 97,000 per kg

Highest Rate between 1 February 2025 and 28 February 2025  

Rs.1,01,000 per kg on 25 February 2025

Lowest Rate between 1 February 2025 and 28 February 2025 

Rs. 97,000 per kg on 28 February 2025

Overall Performance 

Stable 

Percentage Change 

0% 

Trend of Silver Rate in India for January 2025 (rates per kg)

Parameters 

Silver price (per kg) 

1 January 2025 Rate 

Rs.90,500 per kg 

31 January 2025 Silver Rate   

Rs.1,07,000 per kg  

Highest Rate between 1 January 2025 and 31 January 2025  

Rs.1,07,000 per kg on 31 January 2025

Lowest Rate between 1 January 2025 to 31 January 2025 

Rs.90,500 per kg on 1 January 2025 and 2 January 2025

Overall Performance 

Incline 

Percentage Change 

1.10% 

Points to Remember Before Purchasing Silver in India 

The following is the list of significant points that should be considered before buying silver in India: 

  1. Making charges - Check with the jewellers regarding the making charges and analyze the market to ensure that your jeweller isn’t charging more than the market rate. The making cost is Rs.3 per gram of silver, though there is no upper limit. 
  2. Silver rates - The cost of silver fluctuates almost daily; hence, make sure to verify the rates before making a purchase.  
  3. Purity of the metalSilver rates depend on the purity level of the metal. Hallmarked silver items authenticate the purity and grade of the silver, thereby influencing the silver price. Ensure the purity of the silver before purchasing so that you pay for the  
  4. Weight of the silver item - Make sure to check the weight of the silver item, as the weight of the silver determines the total cost of the silver item.  
  5. Buy-back policy of the seller - Considering the buy-back policy of the seller is vital before making a purchase. This ensures you can resell the silver product to the same seller if you need emergency funds. 
  6. Additional material in the silver item - Before buying silver jewellery, make sure whether the product has any additional material or not. The presence of any stone or other additional material will also impact the overall cost as the price of the silver material will be determined, excluding the weight of the additional material. 

Factors Affecting Silver Price in India

Here is the list of vital factors that influence the silver rates in India: 

  1. The demand and supply ratio impacts the silver rates in India 
  2. Change in the import duty directly moves the cost of white metal in India 
  3. Silver prices also get affected by the cost of gold 
  4. The international price of oil impacts the silver rates in India 
  5. Fluctuation in the dollar value is also a vital factor in moving the silver price in India 
  6. The cost of silver is also affected due to the mining cost of silver 

Main Uses of Silver in India

The following are the primary uses of silver in India, apart from silver jewellery: 

  1. Silver is used in Radiology ,and needles for surgeons .
  2. Up to 95% to 99% of light is reflected by silver. Hence, silver is used in mirrors as an optical coat. 
  3. The light sensitivity of silver makes it ideal to use in photography .
  4. Silver is also used as anti-infective medicine and Silver Coat Foley catheters for preventing urinary tract infections from the catheter .

Investing in Indian Silver Futures 

In India, you can invest in silver futures, which are a little riskier than buying silver in physical form. They are unsafe because you are exposed more, and even a tiny change in the price of silver in India could cause investors to lose a lot of money. If you're looking to invest in silver, the better choice would be to purchase physical amounts and simply hold onto them.

Silver trading is crucial because it allows you to profit from the metal. But if you want to, you can continue to hold the metal for a while longer. The longer you have, the higher your chances of profiting from the same investment. 

Similar to purchasing and selling gold, you can buy and sell silver futures. You must create a broking firm account before purchasing or trading metal. If you'd like, you can go to a broker and purchase through the MCX, the nation's commodity exchange.

You must first complete a few formalities before applying, though. We advise purchasing and selling the same via the nation's licensed brokers. Making some money off of the same would be good for you. Investors may choose to do so because silver is occasionally less liquid than gold. 

Silver Production in India 

Here are the details related to the silver production in India: 

  1. Silver production in India is not enough to meet the increasing demand for silver 
  2. India is known as one of the silvers importing countries due to low silver production 
  3. India ranks 20th among the silver-producing countries in the world 
  4. Three central silver-producing states in India are Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Rajasthan 
  5. India ranks third in silver consumption 
  6. Leading silver consumers in the world are the United States and Japan 
  7. Countries from which India imports silver are the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, China, and Dubai 
  8. Chinese silver 50% of the silver imported into the country 
  9. Silver importing centers in India after Mumbai are Ahmedabad and Jaipur 

Why Silver is a Good Investment Option?

Here are the reasons as to why silver is considered as a good investment option in India: 

  1. Demand - The jewellery, industrial, and medical sectors have a high demand for silver. However, the production of silver in the country is not at par with the demand. Hence, the metal is imported, which significantly increases the price, making it a good investment option. Silver is a good investment option for investors planning for long-term investment. 
  2. Affordable - Silver is highly affordable compared to gold,  also known as poor man’s gold. The increasing demand for silver raises the price of white metal, making it one of the most suitable investment tools for most investors. 
  3. Easily predictable - The silver market is easily predictable, as the prices increase considerably during the wedding season or festivities. 
  4. Offers good liquidity - Silver ensures high liquidity, allowing investors to liquidate quickly in times of emergency and access the funds whenever required. 
  5. Easy to store - Investors can trade e-silver products on NSEL, ensuring easy metal storage without any worries. 
  1. However, the production of silver in the country is different from the demand.

Why is Silver Cheaper in India? 

The following are some reasons why silver is cheaper in India: 

  1. Widely used in the industrial sector 
  2. Due to its high conductivity, silver is used in electronic devices 
  3. The rarity of the metal makes it affordable 
  1. An imbalance in the supply and demand ratio of gold and silver makes the latter more affordable than gold
  1. Low demand for silver across the world makes the metal less expensive than other precious metals

Why is Silver Cheaper Than Gold in India?

The rarity of the metal itself is one of the most important factors that contribute to silver being less expensive than gold. The majority of the price difference between gold and silver is due to the mismatch between their supply and demand.

The decreased global demand is one of the main factors causing silver to be less expensive. It is crucial to understand that, like all other metals, the price of silver depends on the country's supply and demand. Demand would determine how much a precious metal would cost, and vice versa.

All through modern history, silver has been valued lower than gold. Silver is primarily used in industrial settings and in old electronic devices for conductivity. The value of recycling silver is not profitable.

Interesting Facts About Silver

The following is a list of some of the interesting facts about silver: 

  1. Silver is present in body tissues 
  2. It has high electrical and thermal conductivity among all metals 
  3. Used as a primary component in manufacturing mirrors by depositing it on the metals or glass 
  4. The Olympic Gold Medal is made of silver coated with gold 
  5. Solar panels use silver paste, which helps in conducting electricity as the silver paste is printed onto the photovoltaic cells 
  6. Silver was considered more valuable than gold for a short period in Egypt 
  7. Silver prices get affected due to the demand for copper, as it is used in sterling silver 
  8. Silver was known as ‘Poor man’s gold, as it was the affordable precious metal 

Health Benefits of Silver 

The following are the health benefits of silver: 

  1. Fights infection due to its potent antimicrobial properties 
  2. Helps in flue prevention and wound healing 
  3. It helps in improving sleep if worn while sleeping due to its cooling properties 
  4. It helps in internal heat circulation and regulation, thereby improving energy level 

How to Protect Silver  

The following are the ways to protect silver in India: 

  1. Silver should be kept in polythene bags as silver changes color in exposure to air 
  2. Silver should be cleaned with soft cloth as the metal builds scratch very easily 
  3. Sterling silver should be stored carefully as it reacts with chemicals and gets discolored easily 

How can Silver be Traded? 

People can trade or invest in silver through National Spot Exchange's (NSEL) E-series products, such as E-Gold and E-Silver, just like they do with stocks. NSEL is open for trading from 10 AM to 11:30 PM. Investors can purchase silver in demat form at real-time Indian prices that follow the global gold/silver prices for a minimum of 1 unit,  equal to 100 grammes of silver. On the NSEL website, you can find the depositories' names.

The investor can purchase dematerialized silver online after opening a Demat account. For silver, the e-series unit is 100 gm. By trading in NSEL, investors can turn their electronic silver into actual silver or cash. 

Why do People in India favour Silver Jewellery?

Indians prefer silver jewellery for a variety of reasons. Silver jewellery combines elegance and simplicity. Everyone, regardless of class or profession, enjoys wearing silver jewellery. Like gold rate, silver is a precious metal. But silver is less expensive than gold in terms of price. Silver is more affordable for people to buy. Silver jewellery is a nice alternative to gold because it offers limitless beauty for an affordable price.

Additionally, silver ornaments are preferred for everyday wear. Silver jewellery is now thought to be more fashionable. Regardless of their fashion sense, teens and young people favour wearing silver. There are now silver e-commerce sites available, so you can buy trendy silver items easily.

What is the Difference, Sterling Silver and Pure Silver?

Many times, silver and sterling silver are mistaken to be similar. However, there is a huge difference between the two. Let's take a look at how sterling silver and pure silver are different.

Pure Silver and Sterling Silver

The actual silver content of pure silver, often fine silver, is 99.9%. Fine silver is frequently alloyed with other metals to make it tougher because, despite its great purity, it is too soft to be used in jewelry creation. While sterling silver is made by adding copper to pure silver. This makes sterling silver less soft and more durable. Most sterling silver is 92.5% pure, which means that 7.5% of the alloy is composed of copper or another metal (usually nickel or zinc).

How to Differentiate Between Pure Silver and Sterling Silver?

To differentiate between fine silver and sterling silver, you have to look for the stamp/mark in the silver. Fine silver is stamped with numbers like 999, 99.9, or.999 that represent how many parts per hundred or thousands of silvers the piece contains. The marks 925, .925 identifies American-made sterling silver, or 92.5. By American standards, jewelry of  lesser purity is not sterling silver.

How can I Safeguard Silver From Tarnishing?

When exposed to air, silver changes color. Silver metal is prone to scratching. One must be careful to protect the metal properly because it reacts with a variety of chemicals. It is always advised to keep silver in sealed polyethylene bags to prevent exposure to air, and to clean it with a soft cloth. Sterling silver will become damaged and discolored quickly if not handled carefully. The sterling silver item needs to be given proper attention and storage. Silver will last longer if you take better care of it.

How do you Clean Tarnish From Silver?

The use of silver cleaners is the best remedy for silver discoloration. Most grocery stores will carry the silver cleaner. Also available from jewellers. You can buy a polishing cloth from an offline or online store to clean your silver jewellery. In addition to this, there are numerous other DIY methods for polishing silver.

Where In India Can We Buy Silver?

In India, we can only purchase silver from banks or jewellers. Silver coins purchased from banks are typically expensive. Because we must pay fees when purchasing silver coins from banks, including those for tamper-proof packaging and an assay certificate. Additionally, you can purchase silver on the commodity futures exchange. The contract sizes are substantial on the commodity futures exchange.

The smallest silver contract is delivered in minimum lots of 30 kg and traded in units of 1 kg. One of the precious metals that is freely traded is silver, so it is available for purchase both physically and digitally. If you'd like, you can bet on the metal in the futures market.

Silver jewellery is more expensive than coins due to the making charge of 10% or more. Additionally, it will have a melting charge of 15% or more at the time of resale, which reduces the effective returns.

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FAQs on Silver Rate in India

  • What is a great way to invest silver in India?

    The best way to invest in silver is to buy it physically from the shop. These physical silvers can be in any form – coins, bars, or jewelry.

  • Where can silver bars be bought in India?

    If you're looking at investing in silver, you can buy silver bars from public as well as private sector banks. You can also choose to buy silver bars from jewellers.

  • How much silver am I permitted to own in India?

    You must submit Form No. O-8 and the registered valuer's report if the silver's value exceeds Rs. 5 lakhs. The tax assessing officer can independently estimate the fair market value, and the report won't be legally binding.

  • Does India import silver?

    In essence, India is a major importer of silver. Silver production in India is insufficient to meet the rising domestic demand. India ranks 20th among the nations that produce silver. The three main silver-producing states in India are Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jharkhand. Mumbai used to be India's main silver import hub, but Ahmedabad and Jaipur are now included as well.

  • Where can I sell my silver bullion in India?

    You can sell bullion (in the form of coins and bars) to authorised bullion dealers. Banks are not allowed to buy back bullion sold by them.

  • Where does India stand in silver consumption globally?

    In terms of silver consumption, India comes in third. The two countries that consume the most silver globally are the United States and Japan. India imports silver from nations including China, the UK, the EU, Australia, and Dubai. China accounts for more than half of India's silver imports.

  • Why is the silver rate increasing?

    The rising market volatility and the weakened currency markets, especially the Dollar, are attributed to the rise in the silver rate.

  • Why are silver coins/bars considered a good investment option?

    Given the current monetary policies that are pushing down the value of currencies the world over, investing in silver will give you strong returns. Silver coins, usually sold by government mints, can be verified and liquidated quickly if the need arises.Silver bars have the lowest premium over the spot price and are also easy to carry and transport, making it a good idea of you're looking at building your portfolio quickly.

  • What are the advantages of buying silver coins from a bank?

    Buying silver coins from a bank assures you of the quality and authenticity of the silver. Each silver purchase from a bank comes with a quality certificate. The bank would sell the silver to you at the prevalent market rate, reducing the chance of you paying too much for the silver.

  • What is the best silver bullion to buy?

    While there is no 'best silver' to buy, there are certain advantages to buying silver coins. They are easy to transport and liquidate, making them a good investment. They are also easy to collect compared to silver bars, and junk silver coins can be bought at below the spot price.

  • What is hallmarking?

    Hallmarking is the process of officially recording and determining the precious metal content in gold or silver articles. It is used as a guarantee of purity of the metal article and is universally accepted in many countries.

  • What are the benefits of buying hallmarked bullion?

    Buying hallmarked bullion assures the customer that the article being bought is genuine and is of a specific purity and grade.

  • Is investing in silver stocks a better idea than investing in the metal?

    Silver stocks are dependent on the silver mining business, whereas silver bullion is dictated purely based on market demand and is considered a better investment option than silver stocks.

  • How liquid is bulk silver and will the dealer buy it back from me?

    Silver coins will usually be bought back in bulk, with the dealer exchanging your silver for regular currency. However the rate at which the silver is bought back would depend on the prevailing market conditions.

  • When is the best time to buy silver?

    While most investors generally buy silver when the financial markets and economy are experiencing a downturn, this is one of the worst times to buy since bullion prices are always higher given the uncertainty of currency and stocks. The best time to buy would be when markets are somewhat stable, resulting in the rate being relatively low.

  • Will the bank levy a charge or premium if I buy silver from them?

    Yes, most banks will levy a premium on bullion sold by them, which would depend on the market scenario at the time. Buying from a bank is generally a safer options since this bullion comes with a quality certificate and is guaranteed by the bank and an external agency.

  • Will I have to pay tax on my silver purchase?

    You will be charged VAT (value Added tax) on your bullion purchase at the time of purchase. If you have bought silver bullion above Rs. 5 lakh in cash, you will be required to pay tax of 1% at source (at the time of purchase).

  • Is the price of silver affected by the currency rates?

    Yes. the action of the rupee against the US dollar has a significant impact on silver prices as well. Silver prices tend to rise when the dollar declines relative to many other currencies, and fall when the dollar rises. When compared to gold, silver's level of volatility is, in general, much lower.

News about Silver Rate in India

Silver rates across the country

Silver prices in major Indian cities on the first day of September 2024 (1 September 2024) were as follows: in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, the price of one kg of silver was Rs.85,100. In Chennai, the price was slightly higher at Rs.85,270. 

4 September 2024

Silver rates per kg increased to Rs.87,200 today on 2 August

The silver rates rose by Rs.600 per kg today, 2 August 2024 and selling at Rs.87,200 across the country. 

3 August 2024
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