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Imports fill most of the demand in the world's largest consumer of silver, where domestic prices touched a record high of Rs 114,875 a kg as a production shortfall spurred investors' hopes for a further rally

Gold rate today: Yellow metal's August contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) opened at Rs 97,967 per 10 grams today.

As the clean energy transition accelerates globally, silver has emerged as a critical industrial metal, fuelling a price rally and investor interest. With rising demand from the solar, EV and AI sectors, could silver become a viable challenger to gold's dominance?, Industry News - Times Now

Gold is internationally priced in US dollars, which means fluctuations in the dollar-rupee exchange rate directly affect how much Indian consumers pay.

India continues to be the world's second-largest gold consumer, with Chennai representing one of the country's strongest retail markets due to cultural demand and steady investment interest.

Kolkata's prices mirror those seen in several other metros, where gold demand typically remains strong owing to cultural affinity, investment interest, and seasonal buying patterns.

Silver prices soared to an unprecedented Rs 1,14,875 per kg in futures trading, fueled by robust global cues and a weakening US dollar. Simultaneously

'Silver isn't following gold anymore--it's leading. And this time, its shine comes from utility, not just tradition,' said Harshal Dasani from INVasset PMS.

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