India Market Watch: Gold Dips, Silver Crashes 23% and Kitchen Budget Realities (Feb 17, 2026)

India Market Watch: Gold Dips, Silver Crashes 23% and Kitchen Budget Realities (Feb 17, 2026)

Quick Summary: On February 17, 2026, Indian markets are witnessing a significant “correction” in precious metals, with Gold dropping below ₹1.57 lakh per 10g and Silver extending its crash to 23% from recent peaks. While fuel prices remain largely stagnant across metros, kitchen budgets remain under pressure from localized Vegetable Price spikes, even as the … Read more