New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- India's silver import value surged 128.95 per cent during April-December 2025, driven by a sharp rise in both prices and volumes, while gold imports recorded modest value growth even as quantities declined, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday.

Silver imports climbed to USD 7.77 billion in Apr-Dec 2025 from USD 3.39 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier. The increase was supported by a 56.07 per cent increase in the quantity imported and a 46.69 per cent increase in unit prices.

Import volumes rose to 5,727.07 thousand kilograms from 369.48 thousand kilograms, while the average unit price increased to USD 1,356.98 per kg from USD 925.06 per kg.

In contrast, gold imports grew 1...