Gold Silver Price Forecast 2026

Gold & Silver Price Prediction in 2026: Gold and silver have a very special place in Indian families. It is not just a metal to enhance the beauty of neck, hands or feet, but for generations it has been considered the strongest symbol of protection and prosperity. There is a belief in every house that when bad times come, only gold and silver will support you. But the historic rise in the prices of these precious metals in the year 2025 has dealt a deep blow to the common man's perception of inflation. Last year, there was a tremendous jump of about 74 percent in the price of gold, due to which the price of 10 grams of gold crossed the psychological level of Rs 1.30 lakh. This back-breaking inflation has had a direct impact on the shine of the market. Prices are skyrocketing, but the crowd in the bullion markets has reduced. If data is to be believed, the consumption of gold, which was 802.8 tonnes in 2024, is likely to fall to between 650 to 700 tonnes.

Gold failed because of the shine of silver

If you think only gold has broken records, then you should see the movement of silver. The year 2025 was truly a year of silver. This metal has surprised investors and given a profit of more than 129 percent. Silver reached a historic level of Rs 2,07,600 per kg in Delhi markets. The main reason for this is its increasing demand in industries and green energy sector more than in jewellery. Silver is no longer just the 'poor man's gold', but has become a 'multibagger' asset class, which has left even gold behind in terms of returns.

No longer heavy, era of 'lightweight' jewelery

Inflation has completely changed the preferences of Indian buyers. According to the World Gold Council, a clear divide is visible in the market. On one side, there are rich investors, who are buying gold coins and bricks for security. On the other hand, people of middle and lower income group are avoiding heavy jewellery. Now people are giving preference to 'lightweight' 22 carat jewellery. The worst impact of this change has been on jewelers running small and stand-alone showrooms, because their daily sales have reduced significantly.

Prices increased due to these 3 reasons

This fire in gold and silver prices is not just due to festive demand, there are global equations behind it.

1. Central banks race: Central banks around the world are indiscriminately buying gold to reduce their dependence on the US dollar.
2. War and Tension: In the ongoing geopolitical tension and trade war environment in the world, investors are considering gold as the safest asset.
3. Weakness of Rupee: Weakness of Rupee against Dollar makes gold more expensive for Indian investors.

What is the 'master plan' for 2026?

Now the biggest question is whether similar profits will be available in 2026 also? Market experts have alerted investors regarding this. He says that one should not decide the future based on past performance. A disciplined strategy is needed for investment in 2026. If the share of gold in your portfolio has increased a lot, it would be wise to book some profit. Balance this money by investing it in equity or other assets. Apart from this, instead of investing lump sum money, adopt the route of 'SIP'. Investing a little every month in gold ETFs or mutual funds reduces the risk of price fluctuations. In 2026, only those who invest with wisdom and research instead of emotions will make money.