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The sharp reversal marks a dramatic turnaround for a metal that had enjoyed a record-breaking rally until January 2026.

Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Silver erases 2026 gains as prices crash 45% from peak - what’s behind the wild swing?

Over the past week, silver prices have swung wildly, with analysts describing the moves as among the most turbulent since the 1980s. The sell-off intensified in Friday’s session, with investors continuing to aggressively offload silver, pushing prices firmly into the red for the year.

Financial advisers suggest that FD investors focus on structure rather than chasing peak rates.

Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC 2026: RBI keeps rates steady, how fixed deposit investors may get affected the most

Experts said the status quo offers temporary rate stability for FD investors. With expectations of another round of easing still alive later in the year, the current environment may suit investors looking to secure fixed deposit yields before banks adjust rates lower in response to earlier policy cuts.

Under the current rules, AIFs are required to liquidate assets and distribute proceeds within a specified "permissible fund life" after settling all liabilities.

Updated : Feb 5, 2026

SEBI floats plan to cut red tape for AIFs stuck in disputes, seeks public feedback

The move comes in response to repeated requests from industry stakeholders who flagged the regulatory challenges faced by funds nearing closure, particularly when inactive but entangled in prolonged disputes.

DynaSIF Equity Long–Short Fund has the flexibility to invest up to 20% in debt instruments and InvITs.

Updated : Feb 5, 2026

What is DynaSIF? 360 ONE’s first SIF fund opens February 6 with equity long–short strategy

DynaSIF Equity Long–Short Fund aims to deliver long-term capital appreciation by taking selective long and short positions in listed equities and equity derivatives. The strategy will maintain a minimum 80% exposure to equities and equity derivatives, with the ability to take limited short exposure of up to 25% through derivatives.

Silver ETFs recorded heavy, broad-based losses, with most funds declining in double digits.

Updated : Feb 5, 2026

Silver ETF prices sink in double digits as MCX futures plunge of 10% trigger sharp sell-off; details here

MCX Silver futures for March delivery plunged nearly 10% to around Rs 2,43,000 per kg, marking a dramatic reversal from recent highs. Gold futures also weakened, though to a far lesser extent, with April contracts slipping about 3% to roughly Rs 1,48,500 per 10 grams.

The rally spilled over into exchange-traded funds, with gold and silver ETFs gaining as much as 9% intraday.

Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Gold jumps over 4% to Rs 1.60 lakh on MCX, silver rallies 6% as global bullion rebounds on renewed tensions

On the domestic front, MCX gold April futures opened 3% higher at ₹1,58,420 per 10 grams compared with the previous close of ₹1,53,809. Prices touched an intraday high of ₹1,60,755, marking a gain of as much as 4.51%. Silver prices also saw a sharp rebound.

In the near term, UBS expects gold to consolidate in the $4,500–$4,800 range due to positioning, thinner liquidity and higher COMEX margin requirements.

Updated : Feb 3, 2026

Gold, silver stabilise post sell-off; UBS sees gold at $6,200/oz by June, July 2026

With spot gold at around $4,894 per ounce as of January 30, UBS has maintained its mid-year price forecast of $6,200 per ounce, implying upside of roughly 27% from current levels.

After a sharp multi-month rally, gold prices had corrected meaningfully in recent days, raising concerns among some investors that the bull run was losing momentum.

Updated : Feb 3, 2026

Gold, silver outlook: Volatility to persist after sharp reset, gold seen better positioned, say reports

After a parabolic rally through January, both gold and silver witnessed a violent correction that erased a significant portion of recent gains. Data shows silver correcting more than 40% from its peak, while gold fell over 20% from record highs.

Overall, the sharp rebound underscores the high volatility currently prevailing in precious metals, with silver once again demonstrating larger daily swings than gold

Updated : Feb 3, 2026

Gold, silver ETFs jump over 13% after steep correction; are investors rushing back to bullion?

Fresh buying interest at lower levels triggered a sharp rebound in gold and silver-linked exchange traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday, February 3, snapping a three-session sell-off and lifting prices in line with a strong recovery in MCX futures.

Taking a large joint home loan early can strain cash flows and peace of mind, making liquidity and investments a safer priority.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Home loan at 25? Should a 25-year-old take a Rs 30 lakh joint home loan or focus on liquidity, investments?

Many young professionals earning steady incomes are increasingly being nudged toward early home ownership. But high EMIs, joint ownership structures and optimistic rental assumptions can quietly stretch finances and raise long-term risks.

The sharp correction in silver has spilled over into exchange-traded funds linked to precious metals.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Silver crash is a sale, not a sell-off, says Robert Kiyosaki amid white metal price rout

Reacting to the sharp fall, Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, weighed in with a characteristically blunt assessment. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kiyosaki drew a parallel between consumer behaviour during retail sales and investor reactions during market crashes.

He also challenges the popular investing trope of “diamond hands” — the idea that holding through volatility is the ultimate virtue.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

From ₹60,000 to ₹2.8 Lakh: How silver’s lost decade broke investor patience, explains CA

Using silver as a case study, the financial expert traces how a generation of investors entered the market at exactly the wrong emotional moment — and exited just as the fundamentals finally turned in their favour.

The Budget Memorandum explains that the amendment aims to ensure uniform application of the exemption and align it with the original intent of the scheme.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Up to 39% tax on SGB gains? Investors face tough tax trap after Budget 2026 clarifies exemption rules

From April 1, 2026, only investors who subscribed to SGBs at the time of original issuance and held them continuously until maturity will be eligible for zero capital gains tax on redemption. Investors who purchased SGBs from the secondary market or exited before maturity will lose this exemption, making such gains taxable in FY 2026–27 and onwards.

Experts said bullion markets remain highly volatile, but silver prices could find support near $68, while gold may hold around $4,510 this week.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

Gold, silver swing wildly : Gold futures dip 5%, silver futures slide 9% -- is there any chance of revival?

Spot gold remained under strain in the latest session, sliding sharply to around 4,561.62, marking a steep 6.78% decline. Silver futures, meanwhile, continued to see extreme intraday swings, reflecting heightened nervousness among traders after last week’s dramatic correction.

NPS is the government’s flagship retirement savings scheme.

Updated : Feb 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: No changes in National Pension System in FM Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech

Budget 2026 did not contain any specific announcements related to NPS contributions, tax benefits, withdrawals, or annuity rules. The scheme continues to operate under existing regulations and policy frameworks.

The crash dragged prices below the ₹3 lakh mark just a day after silver had surged to an all-time high near ₹4 lakh per kg.

Updated : Jan 31, 2026

‘Fast and Furious’: Silver's historic meltdown fuels ‘next market casualty’ debate

Managing Partner and CIO at Compcircle, Gurmeet Chadha, warned that after metals and crypto, AI and technology stocks could be next in line for a correction, arguing that markets inevitably flush out excesses — often suddenly.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), Silver March futures crashed Rs 1,07,968 per kilogram, or 27%, to settle at Rs 2,91,925.

Updated : Jan 31, 2026

Silver tumbles 30% below $80 after worst-ever sell-off triggered by liquidity wipeout

Silver price today: Silver’s parabolic rally ended in a violent crash on Friday, with prices plunging up to 30% in what traders called a historic liquidity wipeout. The sell-off came just a day after the metal hit record highs across global and domestic markets. A Fed-driven macro shock, overbought technicals and forced liquidation amplified the fall.

According to a recent report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), silver’s exceptional outperformance over the past year may itself have become a warning signal.

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Silver sinks below Rs 3.5 lakh, gold drops Rs 11,000 as bullion rally cracks after record highs

Gold and silver prices have suffered a sharp correction after scaling record highs, triggering renewed volatility across precious metals. Analysts say the sell-off reflects stretched valuations in silver, even as long-term fundamentals remain intact.

In FY25, total TDS collected across the crypto ecosystem stood at Rs 511.83 crore, of which KoinX users accounted for Rs 130.16 crore, or 25.43%.

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Budget 2026: Data flags misalignment in India’s crypto tax rules, calls grow for reform

At the heart of the demand are three long-standing issues: rationalisation of the flat 30% capital gains tax, permission to offset losses, and a relook at the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every crypto transaction.

Looking ahead, the WGC cautioned that jewellery demand by volume could remain subdued in 2026 if prices stay elevated.

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Record gold prices: Indian bought less gold jewellery in 2025, spending hits record, says report

As per World Gold Council (WGC), jewellery demand by volume fell 24% year-on-year to 430.5 tonnes in India, underscoring how successive record gold prices discouraged buyers from purchasing larger quantities.

Analysts note that gold’s underlying support remains intact even as near-term volatility intensifies. However, outlook on silver remains more divided than gold.

Updated : Jan 30, 2026

Gold, silver pull back from peaks as volatility tests 2026 bull case; what's ahead of us

Gold prices slipped after scaling historic peaks earlier this month. On the MCX, 24-carat gold futures were trading at Rs 1,55,569 per 10 grams on January 30, down about 9 per cent from the previous close, after touching a record Rs 1,82,130 a day earlier.

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Silver erases 2026 gains as prices crash 45% from peak - what’s behind the wild swing?

RBI MPC 2026: RBI keeps rates steady, how fixed deposit investors may get affected the most

SEBI floats plan to cut red tape for AIFs stuck in disputes, seeks public feedback

What is DynaSIF? 360 ONE’s first SIF fund opens February 6 with equity long–short strategy

Silver ETF prices sink in double digits as MCX futures plunge of 10% trigger sharp sell-off; details here

Gold jumps over 4% to Rs 1.60 lakh on MCX, silver rallies 6% as global bullion rebounds on renewed tensions

Gold, silver stabilise post sell-off; UBS sees gold at $6,200/oz by June, July 2026

Gold, silver outlook: Volatility to persist after sharp reset, gold seen better positioned, say reports

Gold, silver ETFs jump over 13% after steep correction; are investors rushing back to bullion?

Home loan at 25? Should a 25-year-old take a Rs 30 lakh joint home loan or focus on liquidity, investments?

Silver crash is a sale, not a sell-off, says Robert Kiyosaki amid white metal price rout

From ₹60,000 to ₹2.8 Lakh: How silver’s lost decade broke investor patience, explains CA

Up to 39% tax on SGB gains? Investors face tough tax trap after Budget 2026 clarifies exemption rules

Gold, silver swing wildly : Gold futures dip 5%, silver futures slide 9% -- is there any chance of revival?

Union Budget 2026: No changes in National Pension System in FM Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech

‘Fast and Furious’: Silver's historic meltdown fuels ‘next market casualty’ debate

Silver tumbles 30% below $80 after worst-ever sell-off triggered by liquidity wipeout

Silver sinks below Rs 3.5 lakh, gold drops Rs 11,000 as bullion rally cracks after record highs

Budget 2026: Data flags misalignment in India’s crypto tax rules, calls grow for reform

Record gold prices: Indian bought less gold jewellery in 2025, spending hits record, says report

Gold, silver pull back from peaks as volatility tests 2026 bull case; what's ahead of us

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