Historic rise in silver: 158% return in a year, expected to cross $100 by 2026

Silver To Hit 100 Dollars Per Ounce Analysts Forecast: Silver prices in the Indian and global bullion markets have set a record this year which has shocked investors around the world. Silver prices have recorded an unprecedented rise of 158 percent so far in 2025, making it one of the highest returning assets.

The surge in industrial demand and continuous shortage in supply has increased the shine of this white metal manifold. Market experts and analysts believe that this is just the beginning and by the coming year 2026, silver can cross the historical level of $ 100 per ounce in the international market.

Supply crisis and impact of industrial demand

The biggest reason for this stormy rise in silver prices is its ‘supply deficit’ That means there is a shortage of supply. For the last five years, silver production has consistently been less than its increasing demand.

Silver is being used extensively in solar energy (solar panels), electric vehicles (EV) and modern electronics. Since most silver is produced as a by-product of lead, zinc and copper mining, it is difficult to increase its supply immediately. This is why the &8216;Physical Market&8217; The availability of silver is decreasing and prices are skyrocketing.

New target of $ 100 per ounce

According to IANS report and various market analysts, silver reaching $100 an ounce by 2026 now looks a real possibility. ‘India Bullion and Jewelers Association’ (IBJA) experts say financial institutions are no longer using ‘paper silver’ They are preferring to hold physical silver instead of paper silver.

This change has given new strength to the prices. Spot silver is currently trading near $73 an ounce and experts predict that it may touch the psychological level of $100 by the end of 2026.

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What will be the prices in Indian market?

If silver reaches the level of $100 in the international market, then its price on the Indian market (MCX) can go up to Rs 2,40,000 to Rs 2,50,000 per kg. Currently silver is around the all-time high of Rs 2.24 lakh.

Experts believe that despite short-term correction, the trend of silver remains very strong in the long term. Investors are being advised to invest in silver through SIP or ETF, because the coming two years will be the ‘golden period’ for this metal. Can be proved.