Why Gold and Silver Prices in India Are Rising in 2026?

Over the past three years, markets have grappled with high inflation, frequent interest rate changes, geopolitical conflicts and concerns over economic growth. More recently, rising tensions between the US and Venezuela have added to global nervousness.

Globally, gold rose more than 60% this year, while silver touched record highs. Prices are discovered on COMEX, and these global moves flow into India through MCX, keeping domestic prices elevated.

To understand why gold and silver prices in India have climbed so sharply, it helps to first look at what’s happening globally.

Key global factors supporting gold and silver prices

Several global forces are coming together at the same time, which is why gold and silver prices are finding strong support.

• Global tensions are on the rise. From the US and Venezuela situation to the ongoing Russia and Ukraine war, instability in the Middle East and friction between the US and China, markets are dealing with multiple stress points at once. When uncertainty builds, investors usually move away from risk and park money in safer assets, with gold and silver among the first choices.

• Another key support is expectations of interest rate cuts. Markets believe major central banks could ease rates ahead. Lower rates reduce the appeal of interest-paying assets and make non-yielding assets like gold and silver more attractive.

• Central banks also continue to buy gold to strengthen reserves and reduce reliance on currencies. This steady demand helps cushion prices even during short-term pullbacks.

• Meanwhile, inflation and currency concerns have not fully disappeared. Volatility in currencies, especially during geopolitical stress, continues to support demand for precious metals.

• Silver has an added advantage. Beyond being a haven, it is widely used in solar power, electronics and electric vehicles, giving it extra support from industrial demand.

How global trends have impacted Indian prices over the years

Source: goldpriceindia.com

The table shows how strongly global developments have influenced domestic prices over the past three years.

This year, prices have risen sharply. Gold is now close to Rs.. 1.38 lakh per 10 grams, while silver is trading around Rs.. 2.5 lakh per Kg.

Simply, the sharp rise in India mirrors global trends, higher safe haven demand, geopolitical tensions and currency movements. Since India imports most of its gold and silver, global price changes combined with a weaker rupee have pushed domestic prices much higher.

Why Does India Feels The Impact More?

India imports the bulk of its gold and silver, making domestic prices especially sensitive to global moves. Prices typically depend on three factors:

1. global bullion prices

2. The USD/INR exchange rate

3. local taxes and domestic demand

Global prices react first on COMEX, where international investors adjust positions quickly. In India, the impact is often sharper on MCX, particularly when geopolitical stress strengthens the US dollar and puts pressure on the rupee, making imports costlier and domestic prices rise faster than expected.

What Is Happening Now, And How Markets Are Reading 2026

Gold and silver are currently seeing some consolidation after a very strong run, both globally and in India. International prices have eased slightly from record highs but continue to find support from geopolitical risks, expectations of lower US interest rates and steady buying by central banks and investors.

According to India Today, the broader outlook for 2026 remains supportive, despite potential short-term volatility. Central bank purchases and ETF demand continue to absorb supply, while geopolitical and economic uncertainty sustains the safe-haven case for gold. For silver, strong industrial demand, particularly from technology and renewable energy sectors, remains a key positive.

In India, prices rose as global cues combined with currency movements, making international changes feel sharper domestically. Experts caution that after such a strong rally, consolidation and pullbacks are to be expected. But it is good for long-term investors.

Therefore, while near-term volatility may continue, the underlying drivers for gold and silver remain in place. If global risks, inflation concerns or currency weakness persist, the longer-term outlook for 2026 is seen as steady, with patience likely to work better than trying to time short-term moves.