2025 has been a wild year for anyone holding a locker full of precious metals. As of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, gold and silver are ending the year on a slightly muted note due to massive profit-booking, but the big picture? It’s been a total blowout.
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The thing is, silver has absolutely smoked gold this year, jumping nearly 150% since January. Or nothing. Let’s be real, while gold’s 80% gain is historic, it looks “slow” compared to the white metal’s run. Those too.
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The “New Year’s Eve” Rate Sheet
Today’s prices reflect a tiny dip (about ₹870 for 24K gold) as investors cash out for the holidays.
Gold Prices (per 10 Grams) | City | 24K Gold | 22K Gold | 18K Gold | | :— | :— | :— | :— | | Chennai | ₹1,37,450 | ₹1,25,990 | ₹1,05,040 | | Delhi | ₹1,36,340 | ₹1,24,990 | ₹1,02,070 | | Mumbai | ₹1,36,190 | ₹1,24,840 | ₹1,01,920 | | Kolkata | ₹1,36,190 | ₹1,24,840 | ₹1,01,920 |
Silver Prices (per 1 kg) | City | Price Today | The “Vibe” | | :— | :— | :— | | Delhi/Mumbai | ₹2,39,900 | Down from its ₹2.54 lakh peak earlier this week. | | Chennai/Hyd | ₹2,57,900 | Southern markets still holding a significant premium. |
Field Notes: Why the Year-End Dip?
It’s an ongoing situation where the market is catching its breath.
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The “Fed” Factor: The US Federal Reserve released its December minutes yesterday. They aren’t in a hurry to slash rates in early 2026, which put a temporary “cap” on the rally.
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Profit Taking: After silver hit that insane record of ₹2.54 lakh/kg on Monday, everyone and their grandmother decided to sell. The price “cracked” by nearly ₹15,000 in a single day.
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China’s Move: Starting tomorrow (Jan 1, 2026), China is tightening export licenses for silver. Analysts think this “supply squeeze” is going to push silver back toward ₹3 lakh very soon.
And here’s the kicker: even with today’s drop, gold is having its best year since 1979. It’s an ongoing situation where the “safe haven” trade—fueled by tariffs and geopolitical tension—is still very much the dominant play.
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