Indian Investors Lose $4.6 Billion in Silver Fiasco; Global Funds Profit

• Indian retail investors lost over $4.6 billion (₹38,000 crore) in silver due to 'FOMO' and poor timing.
• Global institutional investors sold silver during price surges, while Indian investors bought at peak prices.
• Between September 2025 and January 2026, Indian investors poured $4.6 billion into silver as prices rallied 182%.
• Global funds sold $3.55 billion during the rally, then bought $1.78 billion when prices dropped in February 2026.
• This highlights a common mistake: small investors enter on 'buzz' and panic sell, unlike calm big players.