Silver prices surged on Monday to cross the historic ₹3 lakh per kilogram mark in futures trade, supported by strong investor demand and positive global precious metals sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, March silver futures jumped sharply, reflecting robust market momentum. Over the past week, silver rallied by nearly 14% while gold futures also saw notable buying interest and upward movement.

The HDFC Mutual Fund Yearbook 2026 outlined key insights for  the investors navigating changing market conditions. Major themes included disciplined asset allocation, realistic return expectations, and diversification benefits. The report emphasised long term investing over short term market timing. Investors were advised to prioritise risk management, consistency, and portfolio alignment with evolving economic cycles and personal financial goals over extended horizons