Gold, Silver Start 2026 Cautiously After Historic 2025 Gains

• Gold and silver began 2026 on a subdued note, extending a corrective trend after historic gains in 2025.
• In 2025, gold surged over 73% and silver outperformed with a 164% rise, driven by strong investment and industrial demand.
• Current softness is due to profit-taking and subdued global cues, but the broader outlook for precious metals remains constructive.
• Experts view the correction as a "positioning reset," expecting gold to stabilize portfolios and silver to benefit from industrial demand.
• On January 1, 24K gold was ₹13,488/gram, 22K gold ₹12,364/gram, and silver ₹237,000/kg.

Why It Matters: Gold and silver begin 2026 cautiously post-record 2025, with experts optimistic on long-term outlook.