New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- After a record-breaking rally in Samvat 2081, gold and silver have lost some of their sparkle in Samvat 2082. Gold is up 15% so far this Samvat year gone by, while silver has gained nearly 20%. These are healthy returns, but a far cry from the blockbuster gains of the previous year. And the mood has since turned: both metals have since retreated sharply from their January peaks, with gold down around 19% from its January high of Rs.1,75,231 per 10 grams and silver has fallen 51% from its January high of Rs.3,79,983 per kg.

On Thursday, MCX Gold closed at Rs.1,43,184 per 10 grams and MCX Silver closed at Rs.1,87,490 per kg.

Yet, as investors gear up for special Muhurat trading to mark the start of Samvat 2083-a symbo...