Silver price in India jumps 2% after 2-day slide as crude oil cools and dollar slips as US extends Iran ceasefire

Silver prices in India rose 2% following a two-day decline, supported by a weaker US dollar and declining crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions eased with the US extending a ceasefire involving Iran. The drop in oil reduced input cost pressures on industrial metals, while the softer dollar improved appetite for non-yielding assets like silver, particularly in import-dependent markets such as India. This repricing reflects shifts in both currency and commodity risk channels, with silver benefiting from improved risk sentiment and lower inflationary import pressures. Indian rupee-denominated silver is especially sensitive to dollar and oil moves due to import parity pricing and local demand elasticity. Traders will watch upcoming Indian inflation data and global silver ETF flows for signs of sustained momentum in local precious metal demand.

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