New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Gold and silver prices traded lower during the final session of 2025, yet both precious metals are on track for their biggest annual surge in over four decades.

Gold February futures slipped Rs.1,825 per 10 grams to the day's low of Rs.1,34,841, though the month-to-date return still stood at 7%. As of 8:00 PM, prices were quoted 0.74% lower at Rs.1,35,650.

Silver prices fell even more sharply, with March futures on MCX plunging Rs.18,784 per kilo to the day's low of Rs.2,32,228. The metal witnessed extreme volatility recently, surging Rs.26,853 on Tuesday, a day after falling Rs.15,358.

Both metals remain volatile following a prolonged bull run, yet they are poised for their best year since 1979.

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