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Why Gold and Silver Are Breaking Records Ahead of Karva Chauth

Just days before Karva Chauth 2025, gold and silver have stunned markets by hitting unimaginable highs. Gold crossed the ₹1.22-1.24 lakh per 10 g mark, while silver surged toward ₹1.48-1.52 lakh per kg.

This isn’t just festive hype. It’s the result of a perfect storm: global uncertainty, rate cut expectations, central bank buying — and FOMO (fear of missing out).

Record High Gold Price Trend 2025 in India

2025 has been a banner year for gold. It’s up over 50% in many markets. Globally, gold crossed $4,000/oz for the first time. In India, that’s translated into sky-high local rates, especially in metros.

Analysts warn we could see ₹1,25,000+ per 10 g by year-end. But some also caution about profit booking dips in the short term.

Real-world insight: In Ahmedabad, jewellery shops say consumers are shifting from heavy necklaces to small coins or tokens just to participate.

Silver Rates Soar as Shoppers & Investors Jump In

Silver’s rally often rides on gold’s coattails — but lately, it’s got its own momentum. It recently touched ~₹1,48,000–1,52,000 per kg. Industrial demand, ETF inflows, tight supply – all helping.

In festival markets, some small buyers prefer silver over gold now — it feels “less painful” on the wallet, even if still expensive.

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Driving Forces Behind the Gold-Silver Surge

Why now? Here’s what’s fueling this rally:

• Safe-haven demand — With geopolitical tension and economic fragility, investors seek stability.
• Rate cut expectations — Anticipated U.S. Fed cuts make non-yielding assets like gold more attractive.
• Central bank accumulation — Many central banks are adding gold to diversify reserves.
• Import surge — India’s gold & silver imports nearly doubled ahead of festival season.
• Festive demand — Karva Chauth, Diwali, weddings — these push up buying sentiment and premium margins.

These factors overlap and amplify each other — a classic bull run setup.

Risks, Volatility & What Buyers Must Watch

Even in a rally, danger lurks. Some red flags:

• Profit booking — Already in early trade, gold & silver slipped as traders cashed gains.
• Overbought technicals — Sentiment is stretched; a pullback could surprise.
• Dollar strength shifts — A rebound in the U.S. dollar could cool metals.
• Policy surprises — If Fed holds off or reverses stance, speculation may falter.

So, buying at the peak without a plan could sting.

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Should You Buy Gold or Silver Before Karva Chauth?

This is a personal call, but here’s how I see it:

• If you’re a long-term investor, a small allocation to gold could be a smart hedge now.
• If you’re a short-term buyer (jewellery, gifting) — maybe limit your budget. Don’t get swept by emotion.
• Prefer small sizes or coin form — According to The Times of India less painful on the pocket. Many shops are seeing this shift already.

One tip: plan your entry and exit levels. Don’t chase.

Conclusion

If I were in your shoes, I’d buy only what I can afford to hold — and avoid getting irrational. This moment is rich in opportunity and risk.

Enjoy Karva Chauth — may your fast be broken with love, not regret!

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Source: The Times of India - Gold Rate Today