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New Kotak Fund Launches Amid Silver Supply Crisis

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company launched the Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF, open for subscription October 6–20, 2025.
The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in Kotak Gold and Silver ETFs.
Silver trades at a significant premium in India due to supply shortages.
Kotak has suspended fresh lump-sum investments in its silver ETF.
Experts caution new investors to avoid large lump-sum investments until conditions improve.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, the Reserve Bank of India implemented restrictions on gold imports to stabilize the economy, significantly affecting the gold and silver markets. Since 2020, silver prices have surged over 30%, reflecting ongoing volatility in precious metals. This situation echoes historical market fluctuations, reminding investors of the risks associated with heavy investments during uncertain economic times.

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Story summary

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company launched the Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF, open for subscription October 6–20, 2025.
The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in Kotak Gold and Silver ETFs.
Silver trades at a significant premium in India due to supply shortages.
Kotak has suspended fresh lump-sum investments in its silver ETF.
Experts caution new investors to avoid large lump-sum investments until conditions improve.

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