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Why Are Gold and Silver Prices Falling So Rapidly in India?

The precious metals market in India is in flux. If you’ve glanced at headlines lately, you’ll note that the prices of gold and silver — long-standing safe havens for Indian households — are dropping swiftly. What’s behind this? According to veteran bullion trader Ajay Lahotia, three key trends are shifting the dynamics.
Let’s unpack what’s happening — and why this matters for you.

Gold and silver prices fall in India in 2025

1. Improved supply and falling demand

Lahotia points out that supply chains for bullion have become smoother in key hubs like Indore, Madhya Pradesh, reducing the pressure that used to push up prices. At the same time, consumer demand has softened — a shift from the typical festival or wedding season rush. That combination means less upward pricing momentum for both gold and silver.

In simpler terms, when supply is healthier and demand drops, prices are bound to retreat. I’ve heard from a local jeweller in Nagpur who said: “People are waiting, not buying rush-orders this year”—a sentiment that echoes Lahotia’s view.

2. Stronger rupee & global metal dynamics

Another reason Lahotia gives the Indian rupee has shown relative strength, which lowers the cost for imports of gold and silver. On the global front, metal prices abroad have cooled too, especially for silver, which is industrially used and sensitive to global demand.

This dual effect (domestic currency strength + global metal softness) pulls down local spot rates.

It’s a reminder: Indian metal buyers aren’t isolated from global shifts — and a strong rupee can mean cheaper metals here, even if global inflation is rising.

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3. Shift in investor mood & asset-allocation

Finally, Lahotia says investors are rethinking their metal-heavy portfolios. With other asset classes (stocks, real estate) showing promise, some money is moving away from gold and silver. This change in mood means fewer large “safe-haven” purchases of bullion, which had earlier kept prices elevated.

For many households, gold and silver were once go-to assets during uncertain times. But if people feel more optimistic (or at least less panicked), demand for bullion wanes — and so do prices.

I personally feel this is a psychological turning point: when people believe they can invest elsewhere, they may hold off on metals that traditionally buffer risk.

What This Means For Buyers & Investors

If you’re thinking of buying gold or silver in 2025, here’s how these trends translate into real decisions:

• Opportune moment for purchases: Falling prices could mean a better entry point for periodic savings in gold or silver, especially if you believe longer-term value remains.
• Caution on quick flips: If you were counting on bullion for short-term gains (say, within a year), the current downtrend means you should temper expectations.
• Diversification matters: Since investor appetite is shifting, using metals as one of several asset classes (rather than the anchor) might serve you better.
  As an example, I know someone who postponed a wedding jewellery purchase in September because “the price might dip further”—and indeed it did, per the latest rate lists.

Broader Trend – Precious Metals in 2025

This isn’t just about India. Globally, precious-metal markets are adjusting. With inflation tamed in certain regions, central banks hinting at fewer interest-rate cuts, and industrial demand for silver still soft, metals face headwinds. In India’s context, the conjunction of global and local forces is magnified.

One important note: for gold, cultural and ritual demand (festivals, weddings) remains a long-term pillar. So while prices may fall now, the underlying social drivers haven’t disappeared. That offers some buffer against a free-fall.
From a human perspective, imagine countless Indian families who view jewellery as heritage. That emotional value isn’t priced in purely by market data—but it matters.

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My Take

I believe this price dip is both a challenge and an opportunity. If you’ve been waiting for a “cheaper gold moment”, 2025 might be it. But if you rely on gold or silver as your only asset cushion, now would be a good time to reconsider and diversify.

My gut feeling? We will know exactly in the coming few months whether this is a temporary correction in gold and silver or whether, after a few days of decline, the bullion market will again rise rapidly and further. In the same way, I will keep an eye on the market, and I also suggest you keep this in mind.

Think of it this way: Just because the storm is over doesn’t mean the waves will calm down—it could be that the next time the waves will be even stronger.

Conclusion

The drop in gold and silver prices in India isn’t random. It stems from smoother supply, a stronger rupee, global metal softness, and changing investor psychology. For you and me, that means prices might be more favourable now—but the old “buy bullion and forget” mantra needs rethinking. I, for one, am watching closely—and maybe holding off my next gold purchase just a little longer.

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