{"id":2868,"date":"2026-02-05T12:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T04:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=2868"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T04:44:24","slug":"silver-futures-drop-rs-16131-today-near-rs-2-5-lakh-per-kg-whats-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=2868","title":{"rendered":"Silver futures drop Rs 16,131 today, near Rs 2.5 lakh per kg; what&#039;s ahead?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p> <div> <p><strong>Silver price today: <\/strong>MCX silver futures for March delivery plunged 6 per cent in Thursday\u2019s trade, falling to near the Rs 2.5 lakh per kg mark. The precious metal was trading at a low of Rs 2,52,719 per kg, down Rs 16,131, or 6 per cent, tracking a fall in global silver prices.<\/p> <p>Silver\u2019s recent sharp rally was driven by structural supply constraints amid rising industrial demand from solar, electric vehicles and technology, though its higher volatility warranted a more measured approach in 2026, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth said. In its portfolio strategy, the wealth management company advised retaining exposure to silver, while recommending partial profit-booking for portfolios with large allocations and staggered accumulation on corrections for investors with no to low exposure.<\/p> <p><strong>ALSO READ<\/strong>:\u00a0Gold, silver savings are unproductive: Mukesh Ambani&#8217;s Jio BlackRock pitch to Indian savers<\/p> <p>Ponmudi R, CEO at Enrich Money said the Rs 2,20,000-2,35,000 zone remains a strong structural base for silver futures. Immediate resistance is seen at Rs 2,90,000-Rs3,00,000, with potential extension toward Rs3,25,000 if momentum sustains. &#8220;Dips continue to offer accumulation opportunities for positional participants,&#8221; he said.\u00a0<\/p> <p>UBS in a note earlier this week said the nomination of Kevin Wash as the new US Federal Reserve chair<br \/>to replace Powell has eased the tail risk concerns that had previously supported the silver market. In recent quarters, gold\u2014and by extension, the entire precious metals sector\u2014 has served as a preferred<br \/>asset for investors worried about Fed independence.\u00a0<\/p> <p>&#8220;We generally expect the FOMC\u2019s consensus-driven approach to remain intact. However, we also anticipate that pressure from President Trump on the Fed to cut rates will persist, and it remains to be seen how this dynamic will evolve after Powell\u2019s departure. Additionally, the US continues to run substantial twin deficits. As a result, concerns about debt sustainability in major economies and the<br \/>strategies to address them are unlikely to dissipate,&#8221; it said.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <p><i>Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.<\/i><\/p> <p>silver price, silver rate today, silver, silver price today, silver rate, silver outlook, silver futures, MCX#Silver #futures #drop #today #lakh #what039s #ahead1770266664<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Silver price today: MCX silver futures for March delivery plunged 6 per cent in Thursday\u2019s trade, falling to near the Rs 2.5 lakh per kg mark. The precious metal was trading at a low of Rs 2,52,719 per kg, down Rs 16,131, or 6 per cent, tracking a fall in global silver prices. 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