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Gold prices witnessed heightened volatility in global markets on January 12, with the precious metal briefly surging to a new lifetime high on the Comex before easing from peak levels as early trade progressed.Early Surge Pushes Gold to All Time High Spot gold recorded a sharp rally in the early hours, touching an all time high of $4,610.5 per ounce on the Comex at around 1:05 am GMT. The surge, however, was short lived, with prices retreating swiftly to $4,580.60 per ounce by 2:28 am GMT. Despite the pullback, gold was still trading 1.77 percent higher compared with its previous close, indicating continued underlying strength.MCX Gold Holds Firm in Domestic Market In India, gold futures showed marginal gains in the previous trading...

Gold continues to hold a unique and powerful position in India’s financial system, combining economic scale with deep cultural relevance. With India’s GDP estimated at around $4.18 trillion, the value of gold held by Indian households, estimated at nearly $4 trillion at current prices, stands almost on par with the country’s annual economic output. Few assets exert such influence across savings behaviour, external balances, and policy formulation.As expectations build ahead of the Union Budget 2026, gold policy appears to be entering a phase of relative stability, with market participants anticipating rationalisation rather than aggressive intervention.Gold Policy at an Inflection Point For decades, gold has served Indian households...

Mumbai, January 11, 2026 – WSIF has introduced its Equity Long-Short Fund, an open-ended investment strategy designed to generate long-term capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of listed equities and equity-related instruments, while also using limited short exposure through derivatives to manage downside risk across market cycles. Investment Objective and Strategy Overview The WSIF Equity Long-Short Fund aims to deliver sustained capital growth by combining long-only equity investments with selective short positions. The strategy allows participation in rising markets while seeking to cushion volatility during market corrections through tactical derivative positioning. The portfolio primarily focuses on fundamentally...

Mumbai, January 11, 2026 – NSE Clearing Limited has announced a revision in the settlement schedule for the debt segment following the declaration of January 15, 2026 as a settlement holiday on account of Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra. As a result, settlements that were originally scheduled around the holiday have been deferred, and the revised settlement calendar will apply for affected trade dates in mid-January. Revised Debt Segment Settlement ScheduleDebt Settlement NumberTrade DateRevised Settlement DateI-202601014-Jan-202616-Jan-20262-202600914-Jan-202616-Jan-20262-202601016-Jan-202619-Jan-2026The adjustment ensures continuity in clearing and settlement operations despite the election-related...

Live Verification and Location Tracking Made Mandatory India has introduced a tougher compliance framework for cryptocurrency exchanges, tightening Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Customer requirements to curb illegal activity in the digital asset ecosystem. The updated norms significantly expand onboarding checks and ongoing monitoring obligations for exchanges operating in the country.Under the revised framework, cryptocurrency platforms are classified as Virtual Digital Asset service providers and are required to move beyond basic document uploads during customer onboarding.Live Selfie Checks and Geographical Data Capture A key change is the mandatory use of live selfie verification. Users must complete a real time photo...

Mumbai, January 11, 2026: With markets preparing for a fresh trading week, investor focus on Sunday is firmly on a packed board meeting calendar scheduled for Monday, January 12, when several listed companies across IT, financial services, manufacturing, infrastructure, and consumer segments are set to consider December quarter financial results, interim dividends, and fund-raising proposals.Results-Focused Board Meetings Anand Rathi Wealth Limited has informed exchanges that its board will consider and take on record the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, following a review by the audit committee.GTPL Hathway Limited will place before its board the...

Benchmark Indices End the Week Sharply Lower The combined market capitalisation of seven of the ten most valued listed companies declined by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore over the past week, reflecting sustained weakness in domestic equities. The broader market mood remained cautious as selling pressure dominated most large cap counters.During the week, the BSE benchmark index fell by 2,185.77 points, marking a decline of 2.54 percent and underscoring the bearish undertone across sectors.Reliance Industries Leads Valuation Losses Among the major laggards, Reliance Industries recorded the sharpest erosion in market value. The company’s valuation dropped by Rs 1,58,532.91 crore to Rs 19,96,445.69 crore, retaining its position as the most...

New Delhi, January 11, 2026 – Signatureglobal (India) Limited reported mixed operational performance for the third quarter and nine months ended FY26, marked by a moderation in pre-sales volumes, improved collections momentum, higher sales realisations, and an increase in net debt. Operational Highlights During Q3 FY26, the company recorded pre-sales of ₹20.2 billion, lower than ₹27.7 billion in Q3 FY25. On a nine-month basis, 9M FY26 pre-sales stood at ₹66.8 billion, compared with ₹86.7 billion in the corresponding period last year. Despite the decline in volumes, average sales realisation improved sharply. For 9M FY26, realisation increased to ₹15,182 per sq. ft., up from ₹12,457 per sq. ft. in FY25, driven by higher contribution from...

Mumbai, January 10, 2026: India’s capital markets are witnessing a decisive shift toward scale-driven growth anchored in technology adoption, investor trust, and operational efficiency, with participation expanding rapidly across equities, derivatives, funds, and debt instruments.Addressing market participants at a major industry convention, **Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlighted how India’s financial markets have transitioned into a digitally mature ecosystem while maintaining focus on resilience and investor protection.Investor Base and Capital Formation Expand Sharply India’s investor universe has grown more than threefold in recent years, with the number of unique market participants...

Sharp Recovery in Silver After Steep Previous Losses Silver prices staged a strong rebound in the national capital on Friday, rising by Rs 6,500 to Rs 2,50,000 per kilogram. The recovery followed a sharp fall in the previous session, when silver had dropped by Rs 12,500, or nearly 5 percent, to Rs 2,43,500 per kilogram amid profit booking. Earlier in the week, the white metal had touched a record high of Rs 2,56,000 per kilogram.Gold Prices Rise on Renewed Safe-Haven Demand Gold prices also moved higher, with 99.9 percent purity gold advancing by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,41,700 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. In the previous session, gold had settled at Rs 1,40,500 per 10 grams. The uptick reflects renewed demand for safe-haven assets...

High-Level Discussions Held in Brussels as Negotiations Enter Crucial Phase India and the European Union on Friday held detailed discussions in Brussels on the proposed Free Trade Agreement, reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based trading framework and a modern economic partnership that protects the interests of farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises.Ministerial Engagements Focus on Mutually Beneficial Trade Pact Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit to the EU headquarters, where he held high-level talks with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to advance negotiations on the long-pending agreement.During the dialogue, both sides reviewed key areas of the...

Mumbai, January 9, 2026 (IST) – Octaware Technologies Limited witnessed a significant change in promoter ownership after promoter Mohammed Aslam Qudratullah Khan completed an off-market sale of 12.48 lakh equity shares on January 6, 2026. The transaction resulted in a sharp reduction in his shareholding in the company. Transaction Snapshot The promoter disposed of 12,48,000 equity shares through an off-market transfer, altering the ownership structure while the company’s paid-up equity capital remained unchanged. Promoter Holding – Before and AfterParticularsNumber of SharesStake (%)Holding before sale19,65,22454.73Shares sold12,48,00034.76Holding after sale7,17,22419.98Deal DetailsParameterDetailsMode of...

Benchmarks Slip After Brief Rebound Indian equity benchmarks opened Friday on a cautious note, with frontline indices slipping into the red amid sustained foreign fund outflows and renewed concerns around potential tariff actions by the United States.After witnessing a brief rebound in early trade, the BSE Sensex declined by 78.84 points to 84,102.12. The broader NSE Nifty also eased, slipping 21.50 points to 25,850.85.Heavyweights Under Pressure Selling pressure was visible across select index heavyweights. Stocks such as ICICI Bank, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, NTPC, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, and Trent were among the notable laggards on the Sensex.On the other hand, selective buying supported counters such as Eternal, HCL...

India to Remain Fastest-Growing Major Economy India is projected to grow at 6.6 percent in 2026, maintaining its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite a challenging global environment, according to the latest assessment by the United Nations.The growth forecast reflects a moderation from an estimated 7.4 percent in 2025, but remains strong relative to global peers. The outlook highlights that resilient domestic demand and sustained public investment are expected to largely offset pressures arising from higher US tariffs.Domestic Demand and Public Investment Drive Momentum The report notes that private consumption continues to remain resilient, supported by recent tax reforms and easing monetary conditions...

Mumbai, January 9 The Indian rupee weakened by 7 paise to 89.97 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, pressured by sustained foreign fund outflows and a rise in global crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.88 against the US dollar before slipping to 89.97, compared with its previous close of 89.90. The local currency had settled 3 paise lower in the previous session amid continued selling by foreign investors and a stronger US dollar.Market sentiment remained cautious as concerns over possible additional tariffs by the United States and weakness in domestic equity markets weighed on investor confidence. Persistent selling by foreign investors in equities added further pressure on...

Mumbai, January 8, 2026 (IST): The public issue of secured, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) by Adani Enterprises Limited has entered its final day of bidding today, with investor response remaining strong up to the close of subscriptions on January 7, 2026. As of 5:00 PM IST on Wednesday, the issue was subscribed nearly five times, led by heavy participation from corporate and non-institutional investors, while retail and high net-worth individual segments also showed steady traction. Overall Subscription Status (As on January 7, 2026)ParticularsDetailsTotal Issue Size50,00,000 NCDsTotal Bids Received2,41,78,786 NCDsOverall Subscription4.84xSeries-Wise Cumulative Demand (BSE + NSE)SeriesQuantity Bid...

Weaker Dollar and Falling Crude Prices Lift Sentiment The Indian rupee appreciated 26 paise to 89.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback and a sharp decline in global crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency opened at 90.20 against the US dollar and steadily strengthened through the session to touch 89.92, marking a notable intraday gain from its previous close.Rupee Extends Recovery After Snapping Losing Streak The latest uptick builds on Tuesday’s recovery, when the rupee ended a four day losing streak by rising 12 paise to settle at 90.18 against the American currency. The early momentum on Wednesday reflects improved sentiment amid easing...

Venezuela’s stock market witnessed an extraordinary surge on Tuesday as the benchmark IBC Index jumped 50 percent in a single trading session, extending a sharp rally triggered by dramatic political developments over the weekend. The move came after a United States led attack resulted in the arrest of long standing President Nicolas Maduro, an event that investors interpreted as a potential inflection point for the country’s political and economic direction.Sharp Gains in Early January Trading Tuesday’s jump followed a 16 percent rise on Monday and capped a series of strong advances that began late last month. On December 29, the index climbed 22 percent, followed by another 7 percent gain on January 2 when trading resumed after the...

Gold prices ease in domestic futures trade Gold prices declined in the domestic futures market on Wednesday, January 7, as traders booked profits amid a rise in the US dollar. The pullback came after a strong rally in the yellow metal, even as underlying demand remained supported by global uncertainties and expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, February gold futures were trading 0.17 percent lower at ₹1,38,850 per 10 grams around 9:10 am. Silver prices, however, showed mild strength, with March futures rising 0.19 percent to ₹2,59,310 per kg during the same period.Global cues weigh on sentiment Internationally, gold prices also edged lower as a stronger dollar prompted profit...

Bengaluru, January 7, 2026: Grand Continent Hotels Limited (NSE: GCHOTELS) reported steady operational momentum at the close of the third quarter of FY26, supported by an accelerated expansion pipeline, new hotel launches, and improving portfolio scale across domestic and international markets. The hospitality company completed the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, with continued focus on network growth, capacity additions, and operational efficiency, reflecting its asset-light and franchise-led growth strategy. Expansion Momentum: 8 New Signings Across India and Overseas During the December 2025 quarter, Grand Continent Hotels executed a total of eight hotel signings, aggregating approximately 805 keys, spanning India, the...