Silver exchange-traded product demand up 2,100 tonnes in 2025, says Metals Focus
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MUMBAI – Demand for silver exchange-traded products in India rose by about 2,100 tonnes in 2025, reflecting strong investor interest in silver-backed financial instruments, Metals Focus said in a release. This suggests that a significant share of retail investment was absorbed by exchange-traded products and, in their absence, retail investment demand could have been higher, it said.
This has opened up the domestic silver market to a broader set of investors who increasingly view silver as an asset class alongside equities. Exchange-traded products offer advantages in terms of convenience, eliminating concern around storage and purity. Moreover, regulatory supervision, particularly by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has enhanced investor confidence, according to Metals Focus.
A strong bull run in silver prices since 2020 has played a critical role in attracting new investors, according to the release. Meanwhile, domestic silver prices have significantly outperformed several traditional asset classes, including Indian equities, over the past two years, the consultancy said, which has strengthened the metal's positioning as an investable asset rather than a consumption-driven commodity.
In 2025, combined physical investment and exchange-traded product demand rose to 155% of jewellery and silverware demand, compared to just 73% in 2024, Metals Focus said. End
Reported by Taniva Singha Roy
Edited by Rajeev Pai
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