*T&C Applied.
Silver may not be as expensive as gold these days, but its demand is no less. It is very commonly used in Indian households and is often called “White Gold”. One of the most traded commodities in the world, silver’s demand is surging in various sectors as well as an investment asset. Silver rates are affected by the global demand and supply, and hence, the rates fluctuate daily just like gold. Read More
Before you plan to buy Silver, following check points should be kept in mind:
| Fund Name | Return 1 Year | Return 3 Years | NAV | Expense Ratio |
| ICICI Prudential Silver ETF - Growth | 81.04% | 38.87% | ₹239.33 | 0.4% |
| Nippon India Silver ETF - Growth | 80.42% | 38.51% | ₹229.51 | 0.56% |
| HDFC Silver ETF Regular - Growth | 79.98% | 38.69% | ₹229.63 | 0.45% |
| SBI Silver ETF-Growth | 80.55% | N/A | ₹234.83 | 0.4% |
| Tata Silver ETF - Growth | 64.99% | N/A | ₹23.32 | 0.44% |
| Kotak Silver ETF Regular - Growth | 80.79% | N/A | ₹232.51 | 0.45% |
| Mirae Asset Silver ETF - Growth | 80.75% | N/A | ₹233.36 | 0.35% |
| UTI Silver ETF- Growth | 77.73% | N/A | ₹229.43 | 0.53% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Silver ETF-Growth | 81.01% | 38.85% | ₹239.21 | 0.35% |
| Edelweiss Silver ETF - Growth | 80.37% | N/A | ₹239.36 | 0.45% |
Traditionally, physical silver has been the most popular choice amongst investors. Whether it is silver coins, jewellery, or bars, people have always loved to wear silver jewellery. But physical silver comes with its challenges like security risk, storage, making charges, and GST. To overcome this, many cost-effective, non-physical alternatives to silver have emerged.
There are many factors that affect the Silver prices in India. Some of the major factors include:
| Parameters | Physical Silver | Silver ETFs |
| Liquidity | Moderate. Local buyers play an important role | High. They can be traded like shares on stock exchanges |
| Storage | Locker required | No physical storage required. |
| Costs | 3% GST at the time of purchase | Expense ratio 0.5-1%. No GST |
| Minimum Entry | No minimum entry | ₹500 per unit |
| Taxation | 20% LTCG after 36 months | 12.5% LTCG after 1 year |
| Parameters | (Fine Silver) 999 Silver | (Sterling Silver) 925 Silver |
| Purity | 99.9% pure silver | 92.5% pure silver 7.5% alloyed with other metals (copper mostly) |
| Per gram | Higher | Lower, mostly 7%-8% cheaper |
| Common Uses | Purchased as bars, coins, bullion for investment purpose | Purchased as Jewellery, ornaments, etc. for more durability |
| Durability | Can get scratches or breakage | Hard. Common for daily usage |
| Hallmarking | BIS 999 hallmark | BIS 925 hallmark |
The primary reason for the price increase is surging demand from sectors like EV, 5G infrastructure, solar energy, etc.
Silver price in India varies daily based on market rates; Today’s live silver price in India is 2,85,000
The price of 10 grams of silver depends on the current per-gram silver rate in India. Price of 10 gm silver in India is 2,850
Silver prices fall due to lower industrial demand, a stronger US dollar, or global economic uncertainty.
Silver can be a good long-term investment, especially when prices are lower.
Silver prices may rise due to industrial demand, inflation, and global market trends.
They offer tangible ownership, high liquidity, and act as a hedge against inflation.
Silver bars can be bought from banks, authorized bullion dealers, and reputed online platforms.
Silver hallmarking certifies the purity and authenticity of silver as per BIS standards.
They ensure assured purity, higher trust, and better resale value.
#Silver prices shown on this page are for informational purposes only. [Source: Rapid API]. Prices are subject to change based on market conditions and may vary at different times of the day.
*Returns as on 10th Jan'25. 18% returns for Tata AIA Life Top 200 for the last 10 years.The past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Source: Morningstar