In response to the unprecedented surge in gold and silver prices, bullion and silver traders in Ahmedabad have begun offering copper bars as an alternative investment option for retail buyers. The shift comes as precious metal prices hover near historic highs. In the local market, silver has crossed Rs 2.50 lakh per kg, while gold is trading close to Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams as of January 2026, pushing traditional investments beyond the reach of many small buyers. “We have been getting enquiries for one-kg copper bars, with customers seeing it as an investment opportunity in place of silver. Many are looking at it ... (full story)