<h1>Silver hits record high as gold slips amid central bank policy uncertainty, industrial demand hopes and geopolitical tensions</h1> Silver hit a record high while gold eased, with domestic silver up Rs 300 to Rs 1,32,300/kg and standard gold down Rs 500 to Rs 1,13,300 per 10 g; silver has risen ~47.5% year-to-date. Traders attributed moves to global trends, industrial demand expectations, and anticipated central bank policy shifts. Market participants are awaiting a US central bank policy decision and related political-legal developments, including an emergency court petition seeking removal of a central bank governor, which could affect monetary policy and bullion volatility. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and upcoming international central bank meetings were also noted as price drivers.