India, June 20 -- As gold continues to dominate headlines with its record-breaking rally-soaring from just over $2,000 per ounce in January 2024 to around $3,400 in mid-2025-silver is quietly gaining ground as a serious contender for investors' attention. Currently priced at approximately $44 per ounce, up from around $24 at the start of 2024, silver has seen an impressive 80% increase in just 18 months, as reported by CBS.

Since January, silver has climbed from $28.92 to $37.12 per ounce-a notable 28% surge in just over six months, according to data from American Hartford Gold. While those numbers might not appear staggering at first glance, the increase reflects strong momentum fueled largely by industrial demand.

Silver plays a criti...