In an unprecedented turn of events, India's largest silver refinery has exhausted its entire inventory of silver just ahead of Diwali-a historic milestone in global commodity markets. This unprecedented supply shock exposes a years-long global deficit, sending silver prices to record highs and rattling analysts who once dismissed concerns about scarcity. The Inevitable Shortage: This isn't a sudden market blip. Industry insiders have long warned of a looming silver shortage, yet mainstream narratives consistently downplayed the risk. As The Silver Academy notes, "For anyone still mumbling about 'plenty of silver to go ... (full story)