Soaring silver prices have begun to impact the global solar power industry, particularly the photovoltaic sector. Chinese manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells or panels plan to hike prices during the current quarter or cut production. China dominates global solar panel manufacturing, producing over 80 per cent of the world’s panels, cells, and wafers, controlling…
Gold prices climbed ₹1,100 to ₹1,39,440 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid firm trends in international markets, according to the marketmen. Silver prices also surged by ₹4,000 to ₹2,41,400 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). In the international market, spot gold increased by $67.47, or 1.56 per cent, to $4,392.94 per…
Precious metals kick-started the New Year on a strong note on Friday, resuming their rally after unprecedented gains in 2025, as geopolitical tensions and hopes of lower interest rates this year kept safe-haven demand intact. Spot gold climbed 1.3 per cent to $4,372.02 per ounce as of 0357 GMT, after hitting a record high of…
US-based CME Group has raised the initial margin and holding positions’ fee for all precious metals, with silver witnessing the second hike within a week. The CME Group, which operates major derivatives exchanges such as CME, COMEX, CBOT and NYMEX, has raised the initial margin for silver to $32,500 from $25,000 for non-speculative accounts for…
Gold futures started the new year on a firm note and edged higher by ₹119 to ₹1,35,566 per 10 grams on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid limited global cues. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for February delivery moved in a narrow range after opening higher. It pared early gains due…
Gold has had its best year since 1979. Gold and silver fell in the last trading day of 2025, though both remained on track for record annual performances as a banner year for precious metals draws to a close. Spot gold dipped to around $4,311 an ounce after a sharp drop on Monday, while silver…
As gold prices post their biggest annual gain in 46 years, consumers are increasingly opting for coins, bars and ETFs instead of traditional jewellery to avoid high making charges. | Photo Credit: PTI For nearly two decades, Mumbai homemaker Prachi Kadam marked every festive season with a gold jewellery purchase, blending tradition with personal style….
Analysts say long-term fundamentals such as central bank buying, ETF inflows and rate-cut expectations remain intact, even as near-term volatility persists due to expiry-related factors and global cues. | Photo Credit: Ravitaliy Gold and silver witnessed sharp volatility, with both precious metals touching fresh record highs in early trade before pulling back significantly. Gold surged…
Silver prices came under pressure as technical indicators signalled overstretched gains and thin liquidity amplified volatility. Exchanges raised margin requirements on certain Comex silver contracts, prompting some traders to cut positions. | Photo Credit: iStock Silver steadied after its biggest one-day drop in more than five years, as traders booked profit following a powerful year-end…
Silver prices topped $80 an ounce on Monday, but then dropped below $75 an ounce as the US-based CME group’s new regulations were set to come into force later in the day. In India, silver future contracts on MCX topped ₹2.5 lakh a kg but then fell in line with the global cues. Reacting to…
