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New Delhi, April 7 The price of silver plummeted by Rs 1,479 to Rs 2.31 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Tuesday, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising inflation concerns that dampened investor sentiment.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May...

New Delhi, April 5 – As the situation in the West Asia continues to evolve, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain the status quo at the upcoming monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week (April 6-8), according to a report by SBI Research, released on Sunday.As the first...

New Delhi, April 3 – Economists on Friday said they do not expect any changes in the repo rate or policy stance this time, given the geopolitical tensions, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week.According to them, the tone will be...

RBI Interest Rate Hike Unlikely Unless Crude Oil Prices Remain Above $100 New Delhi, April 2 – The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to raise interest rates at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting next week, according to a report released on Thursday. The report suggests that the RBI’s...

New Delhi, April 2 Gold prices plunged by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Thursday, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that boosted the US dollar and dampened investor sentiment.Breaking a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for June...

New Delhi, April 2 India's systemic credit growth stood at 13.8 per cent (as of March 15), supported by liquidity buffers and a consumption-led recovery after GST cuts, a report said on Thursday.The report from Motilal Oswal Financial Services said that banks have room to further expand their...

Mumbai, April 2 Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹17,689 crore of their investments in Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government securities since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, reflecting heightened risk aversion among global investors and growing concerns over...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of gold rose by Rs 1,539 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Wednesday, due to positive sentiment in the domestic market amid rising prices of precious metals globally and a weaker US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June...

New Delhi, March 31: Gold and silver prices are likely to open higher on Tuesday evening amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.Tracking global cues, spot gold jumped as much as 2.39 per cent to $4,619.14 per ounce as of 11 A.M., while US gold futures for June delivery gained 2...

Government Keeps Small Savings Interest Rates Unchanged for Eighth Straight Quarter PPF, NSC, and Other Schemes Retain Existing Rates for April–June FY27 New Delhi, March 30: The government on Monday decided to keep interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including the Public...

Gold Prices Rebound Nearly ₹2,000 on MCX Amid Global Gains and Bargain BuyingNew Delhi, March 27: Gold prices rebounded sharply in futures trading on Friday, rising by ₹1,997 to ₹1.41 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), supported by strong global cues and bargain buying...

Seoul Central Bank Warns of Rising Interest Rates Amid Middle East Conflict SEOUL, March 26 – The Bank of Korea (BOK) has issued a warning regarding potential upward pressure on market interest rates due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The central bank’s statement, released on...

Mumbai, March 25 The Reserve Bank rejected all bids for treasury bills offered at auction on Wednesday, as investors demanded yields that were 0.05-0.10 percentage points higher than those seen in previous auctions, amid tight liquidity conditions in the banking system, market participants said...

New Delhi, March 25 Gold prices rose by Rs 5,091 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Wednesday, driven by strong global trends and a weak US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the April contract increased by Rs 5,091, or 3.66 per cent, to Rs 1,44,003 per 10 grams...

Indian Markets May Rebound After Iran Reprieve; RBI Likely to Hold Rates: Report New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – India’s financial markets are expected to recover some lost ground after the US announced a five-day reprieve for Iran’s energy infrastructure, easing immediate geopolitical concerns...

India’s Resilient Growth Trajectory New Delhi, March 25 – India’s economy is expected to maintain its robust growth trajectory, with S&P Global projecting a GDP growth rate of 7.1 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (FY27). This projection underscores India’s position as one of the...

Aluminium Extrusion Industry Seeks Urgent Government Relief Amid LPG, PNG Shortages Supply Disruptions Trigger Production Cuts Across Sector New Delhi, March 24: The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMA) has urged the government to introduce immediate relief measures as...

Gold Futures Extend Losses in Domestic Market New Delhi, March 24 Gold prices continued their downward trend on Tuesday, declining by Rs 2,260 to Rs 1.37 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading, marking the fifth consecutive session of losses amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding geopolitical...

Gold and Silver Prices Plunge Amid Strong Dollar, Rising Yields, and Geopolitical Tensions New Delhi, March 23 – Gold and silver prices tumbled sharply on Monday, driven by profit-taking, a stronger US dollar, and rising real yields.MCX April gold futures fell 6.91% to ₹1,34,506 per 10 grams...

EPFO to Automate Recovery of Unclaimed Funds, Targeting Rs 5,200 Crore New Delhi – The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to significantly increase efforts to recover unclaimed funds held in inactive accounts. The organization plans to implement an automated settlement...