New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Gold rates and silver prices in India have delivered one of their strongest yearly performances in recent history. As of early December 2025, gold prices have surged 66% year-to-date, while silver has jumped 85%, marking an extraordinary year for precious metal investors. Renewed expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, a softer dollar, and a weakening Indian rupee have all combined to fuel the rally, with silver sharply outperforming the yellow metal.

On Tuesday, gold and silver opened lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as traders booked profits following a steep run-up in the previous session. MCX gold opened 0.41% down at Rs.1,30,109 per 10 grams, compared to Monday's close of Rs.1,30,652, while M...