Silver futures climbed 0.82% in today’s trading, rising to Rs 2,53,800 per kilogram. Traders attributed the move to renewed uncertainty over US trade policy, prompting participants to build fresh positions. The strength also showed up overseas, with Comex silver futures recording a similar notable increase.
Silver prices fell sharply by Rs 2,577 to Rs 2.38 lakh per kilogram in national capital futures trading on Friday. The drop was linked to weak market trends and subdued demand from investors, suggesting cautious sentiment despite earlier volatility in commodities. Traders will now watch whether buying interest returns to halt the slide.
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A new study finds India’s crypto futures trading is being reshaped by younger and more diverse participants. Gen Z traders aged 18–25 account for 61% of futures traders, while women’s participation has risen 20% year over year. Trading is also getting more intense, with bigger trades and higher frequency, and Eastern India showing standout growth beyond metro hubs.
Futures open interest climbed more than nine percent across five NSE stocks, drawing attention to rising trader activity. Alongside Force Motors, names like Mphasis, Hindustan Zinc, Motilal Oswal and Bharat Forge saw fresh positions build, suggesting increased participation as the market recalibrates. Investors will watch follow-through in price alongside this surge in derivatives activity.
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