Silver Soars Past Rs 2 Lakh/Kg, Outperforms Gold with 135% Gain in 2025

• Silver futures on MCX surged by Rs 8,356 to a new high of Rs 2,06,111 per kilogram.
• Global silver prices crossed $66 per ounce, driven by supply shortages and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations.
• Silver has gained 135.34% (Rs 1,18,533) in 2025, significantly outperforming gold.
• For the first time in 40 years, silver prices surpassed crude oil, signaling a shift towards rare commodities.
• While global gold prices rose, MCX gold futures saw a slight dip after initial gains.

Why It Matters: Silver's unprecedented surge to over Rs 2 lakh/kg marks it as 2025's top-performing asset.