{"id":26321,"date":"2026-04-07T05:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?post_type=trading&#038;p=26321"},"modified":"2026-04-07T05:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:40:32","slug":"silver-trading-on-mcx","status":"publish","type":"trading","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Trading on MCX: Lot Size, Margin, Price Limits &amp; Strategies Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Silver has always held a unique place in the financial world. It is an industrial commodity used in electronics, solar panels, and electric vehicles. This dual nature makes silver one of the most interesting (and volatile) assets to trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just about whether silver goes up or down; it\u2019s also about the lot size, margin requirement, and how much risk you\u2019re actually taking on with each trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in India, one of the most popular ways to trade silver is through the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s blog, we will dive deep into the intricacies of Silver Trading on MCX.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/#Silver_As_a_Metal\" title=\"Silver As a Metal&nbsp;\">Silver As a Metal&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/#A_Look_at_the_Numbers_From_2019_to_2024\" title=\"A Look at the Numbers (From 2019 to 2024)\">A Look at the Numbers (From 2019 to 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/#Features_of_Silver_Futures_MCX_Contracts\" title=\"Features of Silver Futures MCX Contracts&nbsp;\">Features of Silver Futures MCX Contracts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/#Strategies_of_Silver_Trading_on_MCX\" title=\"Strategies&nbsp;of Silver Trading on MCX\">Strategies&nbsp;of Silver Trading on MCX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/silver-trading-on-mcx\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-silver-as-a-metal-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver_As_a_Metal\"><\/span>Silver As a Metal&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first question that would pop into someone\u2019s mind is where it comes from: Most silver is actually a &#8220;bonus&#8221; find, and it is usually mined as a by-product while looking for other metals like lead, copper, or zinc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a decent chunk of the supply also comes from recycled scrap and old coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver has been used for thousands of years to make jewellery, ornaments, and even monetary systems. Its value as a precious metal has long been considered second only to gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver alloys are used in many types of high-quality musical wind instruments. Silver acts as a catalyst in oxidation reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-look-at-the-numbers-from-2019-to-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Look_at_the_Numbers_From_2019_to_2024\"><\/span>A Look at the Numbers (From 2019 to 2024)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-global-supply-is-steady\">1. Global Supply is Steady<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total amount of silver available worldwide stays pretty consistent, hovering around 1,000 million ounces a year. Mine production is the biggest source, while recycling adds about 180-190 million ounces to the pile annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-demand-is-shifting\">2. Demand is Shifting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the charts, Industrial demand is the leader and has been growing steadily since 2020. While things like photography use very little silver these days, &#8220;Net Physical Investment&#8221; (people buying silver bars and coins) saw a huge spike in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-the-india-factor\">3. The India Factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India is a major player in the silver market, but with significant volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2022, imports skyrocketed to over 303 million ounces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2024, they are back on the rise again (estimated at 247.4 million ounces).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/commodity\/silver-futures-trading\/\">Silver Futures Trading \u2013 Meaning, Benefits and Risks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-features-of-silver-futures-mcx-contracts-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Silver_Futures_MCX_Contracts\"><\/span>Features of Silver Futures MCX Contracts&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The features mentioned below define how silver is priced, traded, settled, and delivered on the exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-multiple-contract-variants\">1. Multiple Contract Variants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility allows both retail and institutional participants to trade efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>30 Kg Silver&nbsp;<\/td><td>Standard contract for high-volume traders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Kg Silver Mini&nbsp;<\/td><td>Mid-sized traders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br>1 kg Silver Micro&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ideal for beginners<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-trading-unit-amp-price-quotation\">2. Trading Unit &amp; Price Quotation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prices are quoted in \u20b9 per kilogram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard contract size = 30 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Example, if the silver is \u20b975,000\/kg, the total contract value becomes \u20b922.5 lakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-trading-sessions-amp-timings\">3. Trading Sessions &amp; Timings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Trading session&nbsp;<\/td><td>Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. \/ 11:55 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contract Months&nbsp;<\/td><td>Mar, May, July, Sept &amp; Dec. for Silver &amp; Feb, April, June, Aug &amp; Nov for silver mini and micro.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Trading Day&nbsp;<\/td><td>5th of the Contract month for silver &amp; last day of the contract expiry month for silver mini and silver micro.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td>Maximum Order Size&nbsp;<\/td><td>600 kg&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-daily-price-limits\">4. Daily Price Limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MCX has a system to control extreme price movements in silver so that markets don\u2019t become too volatile too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us break that down in simple language&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, the price is allowed to move up or down by 4% in a day. This is called the base price limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the price crosses this 4% limit, trading does not stop. Instead, the limit is automatically increased to 6%, and trading continues normally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the price moves beyond 6%, then trading is paused for 15 minutes, and this break is called a cooling-off period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After this short pause, trading resumes and the price limit is extended further to 9%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, if global markets (like international silver prices) are moving even more aggressively, MCX can increase the limit beyond 9%, in steps of 3% at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-5-margin-amp-leverage-nbsp\">5. Margin &amp; Leverage&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Initial Margin&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the minimum amount you must deposit to take a trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MCX says you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 11.5% of the contract value, OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A higher amount if required by the SPAN system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever is higher will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what is SPAN Margin&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPAN (Standard Portfolio Analysis of Risk) is a system used by exchanges to calculate the worst possible loss your trade could face in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b). Extreme Loss Margin&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a minimum 1%, and it is an extra safety buffer added on top of the initial margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps a trader to protect themselves against high volatility and unexpected falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) Additional and\/or special margin&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the market becomes too volatile, MCX can temporarily increase margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This extra margin can be applied to both buy and sell positions or only on one side, depending on the market conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-6-delivery-mechanism-nbsp\">6. Delivery Mechanism&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contracts are deliverable, not just cash-settled. If you hold a silver contract till expiry on MCX, you may have to go through the delivery process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MCX allows delivery in different sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30 kg (standard contract)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 kg (in the form of five 1 kg bars)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 kg (smallest unit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the contract approaches expiry, margin requirements increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The margin during this period will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Either 3% + risk based on the last 5 days\u2019 price volatility, OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25% of the contract value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever is higher will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivery does not happen on just one day. It is staggered to avoid chaos, and happens during the last 5 trading days (including expiry day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivery centres are in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality Specifications are as follows;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purity: 999 (99.9% pure silver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes in serially numbered bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplied by LBMA-approved refiners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the expiry day, MCX calculates a final price called the Due Date Rate by taking the average price of the last 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/gold-trading-on-mcx\/\">Gold Trading on MCX: How to Trade Gold in India for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategies-nbsp-of-silver-trading-on-mcx\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_of_Silver_Trading_on_MCX\"><\/span>Strategies&nbsp;of Silver Trading on MCX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While trading silver, instead of chasing random tips, it is better to follow a few strategies that work in real market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-trend-analysis\">1. Trend Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of predicting the market, you simply follow the existing trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check global silver prices (especially COMEX)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe whether the market is trending up or down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter on small pullbacks instead of chasing price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the trend is upward, look for buying opportunities and vice versa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-intraday-trading\">2. Intraday Trading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver is known for its volatility, which makes it attractive for intraday trading.Trade near support and resistance levels. Look for breakouts or reversals. Always use a strict stop-loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-trade-with-global-cues\">3. Trade with Global Cues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike stocks, silver is heavily influenced by global markets. Unlike stocks, silver is heavily influenced by global markets. So if you are only looking at MCX charts and ignoring global factors, you are missing half the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important things to track<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US Dollar movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global silver prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflation data and interest rate decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major geopolitical events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-gold-silver-ratio-strategy\">4. Gold-Silver Ratio Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This ratio measures how many ounces of silver are required to buy one ounce of gold, calculated by dividing the gold price by the silver price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A high ratio (&gt;80-90) suggests silver is undervalued compared to gold.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A low ratio (&lt;50-60) suggests silver is overvalued as compared to gold.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/why-are-silver-prices-rising-in-india\/\">Why Are Silver Prices Rising in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver trading on MCX is a unique blend of opportunity and risk. On one hand, it offers strong price movements, global exposure, and the benefit of leverage. On the other hand, that same volatility can work against you if you are not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is not to treat silver trading like an easy way to make money. Instead, approach it with a proper understanding of how it works, right from lot sizes and margins to global price movements and delivery rules. Stay ahead with real-time market insights &amp; latest news. Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/\">Pocketful <\/a>&#8211; Zero brokerage on delivery, no AMC and a seamless, easy-to-use platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How much margin is required to trade silver on MCX?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Generally, you need around 30-40% of the contract value as margin, depending on market conditions and volatility.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can beginners trade silver on MCX?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, beginners can start with Silver Micro (1 kg) contracts to reduce risk.\u00a0<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Do I get physical silver when I trade on MCX?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Only if you hold your position till expiry. Otherwise, most traders square off their positions before expiry and do not take delivery.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is silver trading risky?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, silver is highly volatile and involves leverage, which makes it both high-risk and high-reward.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What happens if I do not exit before expiry?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">You may have to give or take physical delivery of silver, as MCX contracts are deliverable.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gold Rate in Top Cities of India<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Silver Rate in Top Cities of India<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/ayodhya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Ayodhya<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/ayodhya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Ayodhya<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/bhubaneswar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/bhubaneswar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Chennai<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Chennai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Coimbatore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Coimbatore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Delhi<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Delhi<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Jaipur<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Jaipur<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Kerala<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Kerala<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/kolkata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/kolkata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/lucknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Lucknow<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/lucknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Lucknow<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Madurai<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Madurai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mangalore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mangalore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mysore<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mysore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/nagpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Nagpur<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/nagpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Nagpur<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/nashik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Nashik<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/nashik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Nashik<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/patna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Patna<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/patna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Patna<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Pune<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Pune<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/rajkot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Rajkot<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/rajkot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Rajkot<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Salem<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Salem<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/surat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Surat<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/surat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Surat<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/trichy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Trichy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/trichy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Trichy<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/vadodara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Vadodara<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/vadodara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Vadodara<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/vijayawada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Vijayawada<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/vijayawada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Vijayawada<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/visakhapatnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Visakhapatnam<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/visakhapatnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Visakhapatnam<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Silver has always held a unique place in the financial world. 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