‘Gold, silver prices may fall by 10% in 6 months’:Expert cautions investors; silver prices already down ₹1.49 lakh per kg in less than 30 days

Gold and silver prices are up on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), silver has increased by Rs 4,000 per kg to reach Rs 2.37 lakh. Previously, it was at Rs 2.33 lakh on Tuesday. Meanwhile, 10 grams of 24-carat gold has become more expensive by Rs 98 to reach Rs 1.52 lakh. In the bullion market, gold had created an all-time high of Rs 1.76 lakh and silver had reached Rs 3.86 lakh on January 29. Gold became more expensive by Rs 57,000 in 2025 Bullion: Gold-silver prices may fall by at least 10% in 6 months
G. Chokkalingam, Founder and MD of Equinomics Research, said that gold-silver and industrial metals like copper will remain highly volatile. Their prices could fall by at least 10% more in the next 6 months. Risks like global economic slowdown, sharp declines in cryptocurrency and technology stocks could impact commodity prices. Keep these 2 things in mind while buying gold 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark. This number can be alphanumeric like AZ4524. Hallmarking indicates how many carats the gold is. 2. Cross check the price: Cross check the correct weight of gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (like India Bullion and Jewellers Association website). The price of gold varies according to 24 carat, 22 carat and 18 carat.