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Best-Performing Precious Metal Of 2025: When we want to invest our money and search for the best option to get better returns the only thing which comes to our minds is gold. The yellow metal always gives impressive returns if we track its record over the last several years. This year the prices of silver also touched the sky giving good returns to investors. But do you know there is another glittery metal that has given returns better than gold and silver**?** Surprised? Its true in 2025 this metal left behind gold and silver in terms of returns. Platinum has given its investors returns of more than 55 percent. How Much Return Did Platinum Give In 2025? There is no doubt that gold and silver made headlines this year and are still in news because of upcoming major festivals - Dhanteras and Diwali. According to the data Gold has gained 38   percent while silver surged 43 percent. But platinum outperformed these metal in 2025. As per a report by the Economic Times the price of the shiny metal – platinum - has increased by approximately 57 percent this year making it the best-performing precious metal of 2025. In June the price of platinum surged by 28 percent highest in decades. What Did World Platinum Investment Council Say? According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) the prices of platinum could rise even further. The council estimate a global shortage of 850000 ounces of the shiny metal in 2025. In 2024 platinum reported a shortage of 968000 ounces. Why Platinum Stocks Declined? Notably due to the persistent shortage stocks of platinum have declined by 46   percent since 2022. Currently the stocks are now at their lowest levels in a decade. Experts are also expecting that platinum mine production could fall by 6  percent this year. South Africa which is a major extractor of platinum metal is expected to experience its lowest production in 25 years. Why Did The Demand For Platinum Increase? Platinum is a very crucial metal that is used in the automobile sector. Despite the popularity of EVs and the imposition of US tariffs the demand remains strong. If we talk about Jewellery the demand is expected to increase by 11 percent. It is worth noting that in India and neighbouring China platinum is considered a cheaper alternative to gold. Investors are also showing increasing interest in platinum bars coins and ETFs. WPIC says the lower price of platinum compared to gold is good for investment and jewellery purposes. The price of platinum in Delhi is currently around Rs 39300 per 10 grams.