Silver Rate in Bhopal

Silver Price in Bhopal

India is the largest importer of silver in the world. Not surprisingly, most consumers in Bhopal hold silver in high regard. Many investors view the white precious metal as a surrogate for the yellow metal, especially when there are restrictions on the gold trade. Non-traditional and small investors, therefore, view silver as a safe haven in terms of investment.

According to experts, most consumers gravitate towards conventional forms of investment such as precious metals and more so towards silver which is more affordable than the yellow metal. Silver is used in a variety of industries apart from fashionable and trendy silverware and articles which are commonplace. Silver rate in Bhopal depends on various international and national developments such as inflation, investment flow and correction in the price of gold among other factors.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for March 2020 (rates per kg)

• Silver prices in Bhopal opened at Rs.47,400 per kg on the first day of March. When compared to the last day of the month of February, there were no changes in the prices of the white metal.
• However, the prices of silver in the city shot up and touched its highest on 6 March at Rs.50,700 per kg after news that US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates in order to counter the havoc created by Covid-19 on the global markets.
• The prices of silver dropped after that as investors embarked on a selling spree which resulted in the prices of silver falling. The lowest rate in March for Silver was recorded on March 19 as markets all around the world suffered due to the outbreak of Coronavirus all over the world.
• The silver prices overall rounded up a disappointing month by closing at Rs.40,500 per kg on the last day of the month.
• Overall, the prices of silver in the city of Bhopal declined by 14.55%.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for February 2020 (rates per kg)

• Silver prices in Bhopal were at Rs.50,300 per kg on 1 February 2020 and Rs.47,400 on 29 February 2020. Overall, the price of the white metal saw a decline of 5.76% in the city.
• After the prices remained the same over the first three days of the month, silver rates fluctuated until 14 February 2020. The outbreak of the coronavirus ensured the prices fluctuated during this period.
• From 15 February to 24 February, the price of silver increased due to the coronavirus spreading outside China and an increase in demand. The price of silver hit its highest rate for the month on 24 February at Rs.52,900 for a kg.
• After peaking to its highest rate, the price of silver reduced until the end of the month. The last day of the month saw the prices of silver fall by Rs.2,400 when compared to the previous day. Profit booking by investors was the main reason for the reduction in prices. Bhopal saw a 5.76% decline in silver rates over the course of the month.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for January 2020 (rates per kg)

• For the month of January, in Bhopal, silver prices opened at Rs.50,300 per kg and showed a declining trend throughout the month due to various political and geopolitical factors. Silver prices were the highest in the first week of January whereas showcased a marginal dip in prices as the month ended.
• The highest price of the month in January was Rs.52,600 per kg on 8 January as the tensions between Yemen and the United States of America escalated to a great extent. This resulted in traders shifting to the bullion as a safe-haven asset. However, the prices of the metal dipped yet again in the second week.
• As the interim Phase-1 trade deal was finally signed by China and the United States of America, the U.S. dollar’s value increased in the market. Investors shifted back to the bullion due to positive global market trends with strong U.S. data in the consumer durables along with positive manufacturing data in China.
• However, as the fears of the Coronavirus outbreak intensified, the traders relied on the bullion as a safe-haven asset. The price of the metal increased slightly at the end of the month, but not enough. With a percentage decline of 0.19, silver closed January at Rs.50,200 per kg.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for December 2019 (rates per kg)

• In Bhopal, the prices of silver opened at Rs.48,100 for the month of December. No changes were made to the prices when compared to the last day of November. The prices of the white metal saw an overall incline for the month of December in Bhopal.
• From 2 December to 11 December, the prices of silver reduced as there were positive trade talks between the US and China regarding the trade deal. During this period, the prices of silver hit its lowest rate of Rs.46,400 on 10 December 2019.
• However, silver prices increased from 12 December 2019 due to the impeachment of the US President and the trade deal concerns.
• The prices of the white metal for the month of December closed at Rs.50,900 per kg. Overall, Bhopal saw an overall incline of 5.82% in silver prices for the month of December.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for November 2019 (rates per kg)

• Owing to the interest rate cut of the US Federal Reserve, the price of silver opened in Bhopal at the rate of Rs.50,500 per kg.
• The prices of the metal increased on the 2nd day of the month of November. It went up to Rs.50,700 per kg which is the highest recorded rate for the month. One of the major reasons behind the increase in the price of silver is the Beijing-Washington trade war.
• The month of November came to a close with the rate of silver being Rs.48,100 per kg. The overall performance of the metal witnessed a decline of –4.75%.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for October 2019 (rates per kg)

• Silver rates traded at Rs.47,400 per kg in Bhopal on 1 October. The fall-in rates happened due to the rise in dollar as the US economy growing stronger while at the same time lowered interest in the white metal as a safe investment with the US-China trade war continuing. This was also the lowest rate in October.
• Silver prices rose to its highest by the end of the month, at Rs.50,400 per kg, just as tensions between US and China eased as the dollar capped strong gains as well.
• The end of the month saw a steady 5.4% incline in silver rates as the dollar weakened after interest rates were cut by the Federal Reserve. This was with the caveat that further rate cuts would be paused riding on hopes of a truce in the US-China trade war which led to the incline in silver prices by month end.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for September 2019 (rates per kg)

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for August 2019 (rates per kg)

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for July 2019 (rates per kg)

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for June 2019 (rates per kg)

• In the beginning of June, rate of silver stood at Rs.39,400 per kg. The demand was stagnant, so the metal’s price was stable.
• The value of the dollar dipped as there was some speculation regarding the decision taken by the Federal Bank to cut interest rates.
• On June 21, the white metal was trending at Rs.41,500 per kg, which was the highest silver rate in that month.
• An incline of 3.55% was recorded at the end of June and silver rate trend in Bhopal for June 2019 closed at Rs.40,800 per kg.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for May 2019 (rates per kg)

• Silver rates in Bhopal were stable as the month began, trading at Rs.40,500 per kg on 1 May but declining interest from both local as well as overseas buyers impacted prices severely, as the metal dropped briefly to Rs.39,500 per kg on 3 May.
• Fluctuations across equity markets as a result of the threat of U.S. sanctions on China buoyed silver demand, with the metal rising to Rs.40,200 per kg on 10 May on increased retail demand.
• A strengthening in the U.S. dollar rate and weak overseas investor offtake reduced local demand as prices dropped to Rs.39,500 per kg on 18 May, despite market volatility due to tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
• Stagnant industrial offtake resulted in prices remaining low, dropping to Rs.39,200 per kg on 21 May before a marginal increase in retail demand bolstered the metal to Rs.39,400 per kg when the month ended on 31 May.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for April 2019 (rates per kg)

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for March 2019 (rates per kg)

• In Bhopal, weak global cues and decreased local demand saw a drop in the price of silver in March. The metal opened at Rs.42,700 per kg, the highest in the month.
• Silver prices reduced by more than Rs.1,000 reaching Rs.41,000 per kg by 7 March as the dollar strengthened against other currencies in the global economy. As the talks of recession spread around in the United States, investors shifted to the bullion for investments.
• By 14 March, the metal was priced at Rs.41,500 per kg, however, dropped further to Rs.41,000 per kg by 15 March as the value of the rupee lowered against the U.S. Dollar. In the third week, prices decreased further as the dollar’s value kept steadily increasing in the economy.
• Due to a decrease in global demand and fluctuating markets, silver prices decreased further in the last week of March, closing at Rs.40,600 per kg resulting in a percentage decline of 4.91 compared to February.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for February 2019 (rates per kg)

• Despite a strong opening at Rs.43,900 per kg, demand was impacted for the industrial metal due to conflicting overseas cues and a volatile greenback; however, prices never fluctuated due to steady demand from industries.
• An increase in demand for the industrial metal from overseas markets along with rising demand from coin makers saw silver prices in Bhopal rise to Rs.44,100 per kg on 5 February but demand declined as the dollar appreciated, with the silver price falling to Rs.42,700 per kg on 14 February.
• Talks between the US and China over trade between the two countries saw a rise in equities but interest on bullion remained stable as silver traded at Rs.44,000 per kg on 20 February.
• Rates dropped gradually as positive economic data and more a hawkish tone by the Federal Reserve about the monetary policy boosted greenback’s value, resulting in the industrial metal closing the month at Rs.43,300 per kg, down by 1.35% during the month.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for January 2019 (rates per kg)

• A fluctuating dollar and positive global trends increased the demand for silver in Bhopal. The metal opened strong at the start of January standing at Rs.41,500 per kg.
• The local and industrial demand for the metal still remained high as it was the season for weddings. Therefore, coin makers and other industries received more orders, helping the price of the metal to incline to Rs.42,800 per kg as on 10 January.
• On 22 January, silver saw a small dip in rates and traded at Rs.41,800 per kg. Poor industrial offtake caused the demand for the metal to deplete.
• Investors shifted to bullion after the crisis of the US government shutdown and the economic impact of Brexit. On 26 January, silver prices rose to Rs.43,200 per kg, and further rose to Rs.43,900 per kg on 31 January.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for December 2018 (rates per gram)

Silver rate trend in Bhopal in December 2018:

• As the US-China trade wars began, the markets fell giving rise to demand for silver and gold which led to the increase in prices in December.
• The silver trade opened at Rs.38,500 per kg and increased throughout the month due to various geopolitical tensions all over the world.
• The demand for bullion increased in the second half of the month due to the upcoming wedding season in the country. Due to this, local demand for silver and gold was at a rise.
• Silver trade closed the month with a percentage incline of 7.79 at Rs.41,500 per kg on 31 December.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for November 2018 (rates per kg)

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for November 2018:

• Trading opened for the month in Bhopal with silver trading at Rs.40,900 per kg on the 1st with strong domestic demand from local industries and coin makers amid positive global cues.
• Silver prices surged to a monthly high of Rs.41,500 per kg on the 2nd with domestic jewellers and retailers ramping up purchases ahead of the upcoming festive season. However, prices fell over the next couple of days with the rallying dollar and rising stocks suppressing local demand.
• Silver rate in Bhopal was recorded holding at Rs.39,700 per kg on the 15th with domestic investors gravitating towards the equities markets amid the dominating dollar and well-performing stock markets.
• When trading concluded for the month, silver was priced at Rs.38,800 per kg on – the lowest recorded monthly figure – on the 31st with poor and subdued domestic demand. Bhopal recorded a decline of 5.13% in silver rates during the course of the month.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for October 2018 (rates per gram)

October 2018 - Week 1 (1 - 7):

• When trading began for the month, the white metal prices were recorded holding at Rs.41,100 per kg on the 1st with steady local demand for the metal.
• With the US dollar dropping against apex currencies ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting, silver rate in Bhopal surged to Rs.42,000 per kg on the 2nd.
• The week came to an end with silver priced at Rs.41,900 per kg on the 7th, registering a incline of Rs.800 per kg in the last five days.

October 2018 - Week 2 (8 - 14):

• The second week began with silver prices holding at Rs.41,500 per kg on the 8th with poor domestic demand from industries and coin makers amid the weak trend overseas.
• With the US greenback rallying amid the bullish stock markets, demand dropped further and silver was recorded trading at Rs.41,200 per kg on the 9th.
• Trading closed for the week with silver rates finishing at Rs.41,500 per kg on the 14th, the same rate the metal was trading at when the week commenced.

October 2018 - Week 3 (15 - 21):

• Silver in Bhopal was recorded trading at Rs.41,900 per kg on the 15th when the week began with domestic markets recovering from the previous week’s losses.
• Prices dropped to Rs.41,400 per kg on the 17th before surging to Rs.41,900 per kg the next couple of days on account of the tumbling equity markets and losing US dollar index.
• Silver was priced at Rs.41,500 per kg on the 20th before dropping slightly to Rs.41,400 per kg on the 21st with demand capped by the recovering US dollar and well-performing stock markets.

October 2018 - Week 4 (22 - 28):

• The penultimate week commenced with silver price in Bhopal holding at Rs.41,500 per kg on the 22nd with steady demand from industries and coin makers amid the firm market trend overseas.
• Silver rates surged to Rs.41,900 per kg on the 24th as the rupee value dropped amid the highly volatile domestic markets.
• Trading concluded for the week with the industrial metal priced at Rs.41,700 per kg on the 28th after an increase in the dollar value led to silver imports dropping domestically.

October 2018 - Week 5 (29 - 31):

• The last week began with silver trading at Rs.41,600 per kg on the 29th with demand on the decline amid the strong greenback and rising equities.
• Subdued demand coupled with unfavourable market cues led to prices dropping further during the week and silver was recorded trading at Rs.41,200 per kg on the 30th.
• The month came to an end with the white metal priced at Rs.41,200 per kg on the 31st, registering an incline of 0.24% in silver prices in Bhopal during the course of the month.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for September 2018 (rates per gram)

September 2018- Week 1 (1-8)

• The price of silver in Bhopal stood at Rs.40,000 per kg as on 01 September 2018.
• Though the price of the metal inclined on 2nd and traded at Rs.40,100 per kg, silver rates quickly declined due to poor demand and recorded a monthly low of Rs.39,500 per kg from 5th to 7th of the month.
• Silver prices inclined towards the end of the week and closed at Rs.39,700 per kg as the ongoing trade war had a negative impact on the stock market and investors preferred investing in safe-haven assets.

September 2018- Week 2 (9-15)

• As the demand for the metal remained stable, silver continued to trade at Rs.39,700 per kg on 9th September.
• Silver rates in Bhopal inclined and traded at Rs.39,700 per kg from 11 to 13 of the month as the value of the US dollar fell compared to a basket of apex currencies.
• As the US dollar rate continued to fluctuate, silver prices in Bhopal fell once again hit a monthly low of Rs.39,500 per kg on 15 September.

September 2018- Week 3 (16-22)

• The rate of silver remained unaffected on 16 September and continued to trade at Rs.39,500 per kg.
• During this week, the value of the US dollar fell further as the trade was tension continued and silver price inclined and traded at Rs.39,700 per kg on 17 September.
• Meanwhile, the US dollar could not recover and silver rates further inclined and traded at Rs.40,100 per kg on 20 and 21 September before closing at Rs.40,300 per kg on the 22.

September 2018- Week 4 (23-30)

• Silver prices stood unaffected and traded at Rs.40,300 per kg on 23 September in Bhopal before falling to Rs.40,000 per kg on 24 due to weak demand from both domestic market and from overseas.
• As the demand for the metal fell, the price of silver fell to Rs.40,000 per kg on 24 September but quickly inclined to Rs.40,200 per kg on 25 and further inclined to Rs.40,800 per kg on 26 September.
• During the end of the month, silver prices surged further and hit a monthly high of Rs.41,200 per kg on 29 and 30 September and recorded and overall incline of 3% for the month.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for August 2018 (rates per gram)

August 2018 - Week 1 (1 - 05):

• On the first day of the month, the highest silver rate for the month of August was recorded in Bhopal when the metal was traded at Rs.41,400 per kg.
• Though silver prices fell by Rs.300 per kg on 2 August due to muted domestic demand, the prices quickly picked up on 4 August and traded at Rs.41,300 per kg. The increase in the demand for the metal led to the incline in silver prices.
• At the end of the first week of August, silver continued to trade at Rs.41,300 per kg.

August 2018 - Week 2 (6 - 12):

• Silver prices remained unchanged on the first day of week 2. The metal continued to trade at Rs.41,300 per kg on 6 August in Bhopal.
• Silver prices slightly increased and stood at Rs.41,400 per kg on 9 August as the value of the US dollar declined compared to other currencies. On this day, the highest silver rate for the month of August in Bhopal was recorded again.
• As the demand for the metal fell sharply, silver prices quickly fell on 10 August and traded at Rs.41,100 per kg. Throughout the week, demand for the metal played a huge role in determining silver prices in Bhopal.
• Week 2 closed with silver dropping in value to Rs.41,200 per kg.

August 2018 - Week 3 (13 - 19):

• On 13 August, silver prices in Bhopal stood at Rs.41,200 per kg.
• During the third week of August, US released the employment data which indicated positive developments for the nation. This increased the value of the US dollar causing silver prices in Bhopal decline.
• On 16 August, silver prices fell and the metal traded at Rs.39,900 per kg.
• A rise in demand for the metal was observed on the last day of week 3, thereby increasing the price of silver to Rs.40,000 per kg.
• Silver traded at Rs.40,000 per kg from 17 to 19 August.

August 2018 - Week 4 (20 - 26):

• Due to steady industrial demand, the white metal continued to trade at Rs.40,000 per kg on 20 August in Bhopal.
• After remaining steady for one day, silver prices in Bhopal increased by Rs.100 per kg and traded at Rs.40,100 per kg on 22 August.
• On 23 August, the price of silver in Bhopal fell as the value of the US dollar further rose. On this day, silver was traded at Rs.39,900 per kg, a Rs.100 decline in value.
• At the end of week 4, silver experienced a surge in its price as it was recorded to be valued at Rs.40,200 per kg.

August 2018 - Week 5 (27 - 31):

• On 27 August, the precious metal was sold at Rs.40,200 per kg in Bhopal.
• Silver then increased in value as domestic demand from local jewelers and industries for the metal rose.
• As the value of the US dollar started recovering, silver prices fell marginally during the last two days of the month and closed at Rs.40,300 per kg.

Trend of Silver Rate in Bhopal for July 2018 (rates per kg)

July 2018- Week 1 (1-10)

• Silver rates in Bhopal for the month of July commenced at Rs.42,800 per kg.
• As the demand for the metal from the industrial units fell on 3 July 2018, the price of silver fell to Rs.42,400 per kg.
• Though silver rates slightly increased in the following days and traded at Rs.42,800, it could not sustain due to lack of stable demand from the local coin makers and industrial units.
• On 9 - 10 of July, the highest silver price for the month of July was recorded when the metal was sold at Rs.42,900 per kg.
• Though the price of silver increased during the end of the week, it was marginal and was not significant.

July 2018- Week 2 (11-17)

• On the first day of week 2, silver rates dropped by Rs.300 per kg and traded at Rs.42,600 on 11 July. The drop in the silver rate was mainly caused due to the weak demand for the metal.
• As the industrial demand for silver dipped further during the second week of July in Bhopal, stood at roughly around Rs.42,200 per kg from 12 - 14 July.
• A slight increase of Rs.100 per kg was noted on 16 July 2018 when silver was traded at Rs.42,300 per kg as the demand for the metal stabilized.
• On 17 July, the end of Week 2, the price of silver in Bhopal was recorded at Rs.42,100 per kg.

July 2018- Week 3 (18 - 24)

• On 18 July 2018, silver prices fell further and traded at s.41,700 per kg. Throughout the month of July, silver rates in Bhopal were mainly affected by poor demand. When the demand picked up, the price of silver increased and vice versa.
• On 20 July, silver prices dropped to Rs.41,300 per kg as the dollar value in comparison with other currencies rose.
• However, demand for the metal increased in the following few days, which led to the increment in the silver rate. The price of silver in Bhopal on 21 - 22 July stood at Rs.41,700 per kg.
• Silver prices did not remain stable as the price of the metal then declined towards the end of the week in Bhopal as it stood at Rs.41,400 per kg on 24 July.

July 2018- Week 4 (25 - 31)

• Steady industrial demand for the metal caused the price of silver to drop to Rs.41,500 per kg on 25 July.
• Due to the decline of dollar value, silver prices spiked on 26 July to Rs.41,800 per kg. However, demand for the metal dropped which naturally caused the decline in silver prices over the next few days.
• As on 28 - 29 July, the price of silver stood at Rs.41,200 per kg.
• By the end of the month, the price of silver increased as dollar rates dropped slightly. The metal stood at Rs.41,400 on 30 - 31 July.

Silver as an investment in Bhopal

Many view the white precious metal as a safe haven in terms of investment. Silver is regarded as a store of wealth given its intrinsic value. There is a view that in the event of a government default, the price of the yellow metal may shoot up. During times of economic instability, most consumers turn to traditional investment forms such as silver.

Physical silver: Most consumers buy silver in the form of jewellery or artefacts. There are several prominent stores across Bhopal which offer a wide range of silverware, coins and jewellery including designer silver jewellery with intricate kundan work. Silver bars and coins are also sought.

Silver contracts: Silver is traded in Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX). Silver micro is traded in 1 kg. The initial margin is 5%. Customers should bear various charges such as brokerage, exchange levy and stamp duty among others.

Silver rates in Bhopal

The rate of silver in Bhopal has been plummeting since January 2015. The precious white metal is pegged at Rs.34,415 per kg, a -5.1% decrease from Rs.36,265 in the month of November. The white precious metal which was pegged at Rs.39,985 in January plummeted in the following months of February, March and April at Rs.37436, Rs.36424 and Rs.36340 respectively. The price of silver continued the downward trend in June and July barring mini rallies. The white precious metal which was pegged at Rs.35476 towards the end of August registered a -1.2% decrease towards the end of September at Rs.35049.

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