New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Silver rate today traded lower on Wednesday, December 31, the last session of 2025, however, the white metal remained firmly on track to deliver its best year ever, soaring almost 160%, as 2025 drew to a close.

Silver on MCX opened 6% lower at Rs.2,35,952'kg.

Precious metals have witnessed sharp whipsaw moves this month, with prices scaling successive record highs before surrendering part of those gains as investors locked in profits following a blistering rally.

Meanwhile, globally, Silver slipped 1.6% to $75.09 an ounce, pulling back from record levels touched earlier in the week. Silver surged to an all-time high of $83.62 per ounce on Monday, December 29, highlighting the heightened volatility that has dominat...