Gold and Silver 2026: The Rally Most Investors Are Still Ignoring

Investors in India witnessed a spectacular performance from precious metals throughout 2025. While the Nifty 50 stock index managed a modest 10.18% rise, bullion left the stockmarket far behind. Silver delivered a staggering 144% return, jumping from Rs 85,146 to Rs 2,08,062 per kg, while gold climbed nearly 78% on the domestic exchange. As 2026 approaches, finance experts remain optimistic, driven by robust central bank purchases, economic uncertainty regarding US tariffs, and rising industrial demand,.

Market analysts generally agree that silver will likely continue outperforming gold in percentage terms during the coming year. Naveen Mathur of Anand Rathi highlights that silver benefits significantly from its dual role as both a precious investment and an industrial necessity. For 2026 price targets, Experts predict gold could reach between $5,000 and $5,500 per ounce, while silver might test the $80 level. Siddharth Jain offers an even more bullish outlook, suggesting silver could soar to $100 per ounce because it acts as a “high-beta” asset that moves rapidly once a bull cycle establishes itself.

Technical indicators currently support this aggressive outlook for the white metal. The gold-silver ratio, a key metric for traders, compressed significantly from 87 down to roughly 65 over the last year. Experts like Aksha Kamboj believe this declining ratio indicates that silver holds stronger relative momentum and is narrowing the valuation gap with gold.

Regarding personal finance strategies, experts recommend tailoring your approach based on risk tolerance. Suvankar Sen identifies gold as a core asset for portfolio stability, best accumulated via Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). Conversely, analysts view silver as a tool for higher growth potential. Siddharth Jain strongly recommends SIPs for silver as well, arguing that this method allows investors to benefit from volatility without the pressure of timing the market perfectly. While the stockmarket faces global headwinds, precious metals stand out as a compelling alternative for wealth creation in 2026