Market Closing: Silver Crashes After Hitting Record High; Govt Seeks $30 Billion From Reliance

On this special report, the focus is on the dramatic volatility in the commodities market as silver breaches the ₹2.5 lakh level before plunging. The programme also covers the government's reported $30 billion compensation claim against Reliance Industries and BP for gas under-production. Additionally, the Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth ₹80,000 crore. Market experts analyse the impact of these developments on the Nifty, which slipped below the 26,000 mark, and discuss the outlook for the new year.