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Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) The Indian rupee depreciated 9.88 per cent against the US dollar in FY26, marking the sharpest decline against the greenback in 14 years. In FY12, the domestic currency declined by 12.4 per cent against the dollar at a time when the current account deficit had widened to 4.2 per cent. In the current fiscal year, the steep depreciation was driven by persistent foreign fund outflows, elevated crude oil prices, and a strengthening dollar globally. Volatility in global financi ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): Gold and silver prices will likely open higher in Tuesday's evening session as hopes for de-escalation in the West Asia conflict bolster market sentiment. Following global cues, spot gold jumped 2.39 percent to $4,619.14 per ounce by 11 A.M., while US gold futures for June delivery gained 2 percent to reach $4,649.26. Spot silver advanced 4.82 percent to $73.48 per ounce, and COMEX silver rose 4.44 percent from its previous close to trade at $73.705. On Monday, MCX gold futur ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold and silver prices are likely to open higher in Tuesday's evening session 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 per cent to $4,649.26. Similarly, spot silver advanced 4.82 per cent to $73.48 per ounce, while COMEX silver traded at $73.705, up 4.44 per cent from the previous close. On Mon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Amid sharp volatility in the currency markets and pressure on the Indian rupee, a report by the State Bank of India has suggested that oil marketing companies (OMCs) should be provided a special foreign exchange (FX) window to help stabilise the currency. The report noted that with the rupee witnessing sharp depreciation in a volatile global environment, the large and regular dollar demand from OMCs is adding to market pressure. It is recommended that regulato ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday after a day's breather amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia and sustained foreign fund outflows. Selling in blue-chip bank stocks also dragged the markets lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 96.12 points to 78,109.86 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 22.95 points to 24,238.65. From the 30-Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever an ...Read More >
Mumbai, India - A Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) is a financial instrument that strategically combines essential life insurance coverage with market-linked investment growth in a single policy. During periods marked by frequent and rapid changes in financial markets, ULIPs from platforms like Tata AIA have demonstrated notable growth. These plans offer policyholders life cover to secure their future, coupled with the handy feature to adjust their investment allocation. This dual capacity assi ...Read More >
India's economy is experiencing a robust boost from GST 2.0 and the festive season, with stronger consumption, increased sales across sectors, and improved consumer sentiment. Lower GST rates are driving demand and job creation, while high-frequency indicators show significant improvements, leading to upward GDP growth forecasts from the IMF and RBI. New Delhi, The rollout of GST 2.0 has started showing a positive impact on India's economy, with stronger consumption trends, higher sales across ...Read More >
The latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report suggests that India's domestic strength continues to offset the impact of rising US tariffs and global trade tensions. India's Growth Outlook According to the IMF, the 6.6% forecast reflects strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, which helped neutralise much of the tariff-related impact on exports. However, the figure is 0.2 percentage points lower than the pre-tariff projection made in October 2024. India's economic expansion is expect ...Read More >
India is set to outpace China, which is expected to grow at 4.8%. New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. This upward revision is attributed to strong economic performance in the first quarter, which has more than offset the effects of increased US tariffs on Indian goods. India ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. This upward revision is attributed to strong economic performance in the first quarter, which has more than offset the effects of increased US tariffs on Indian goods. India is set to outpace China, which is expecte ...Read More >
BENGALURU -- The US Federal Reserve will lower its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) next week and again in December, according to a Reuters poll of economists who remain deeply divided on where rates will be by the end of next year. A month ago, economists had expected just one more cut this year. But the new forecast follows a recent shift in expectations by Fed policymakers toward additional reductions. Caught between the dual risks of already-elevated inflation climbing higher due ...Read More >
BENGALURU :Bank Indonesia (BI) will cut its key interest rate at its fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, taking it to 4.50 per cent, as policymakers put greater weight on supporting economic growth despite continued weakness in the rupiah, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Last month, the central bank surprised markets with a rate cut and Governor Perry Warjiyo said it was going "all out" to bolster growth while maintaining financial market stability. The rupiah has regained some groun ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Gold prices continued to surge in 2025, driven by a mix of global fiscal concerns, currency weakness, and strong institutional buying, as per a report by Religare Broking. The metal has delivered over 65 per cent returns so far this year, one of the highest gains seen in recent years, as investors turn to gold as a safe haven amid rising market uncertainty. At the time of filing this report, Gold prices in Delhi of 24kt was trading at Rs 1,28,110/ 10gm. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Economists and industry experts said on Wednesday said that amid a major demand push after the reduction in the GST rates, the RBI has adopted a cautious approach of holding the repo rate at 5.5 per cent. "It will also help navigate the global uncertainties and choppy waters. With low inflation and steady policies, corporates can plan their finances carefully and invest wisely," said Srinivasan Vaidyanathan, Operating Partner, Essar Capital. "While this stance ...Read More >
Bengaluru : KFin Technologies Limited ("KFin Technologies"), a leading provider of global investor and issuer solutions today announced the launch of "IGNITE" a flagship engagement program that marks a transformational shift in how mutual fund distributors interact with service platforms. IGNITE has been designed to empower the distributor ecosystem -- spanning banks, national distributors, Mutual fund distributors (MFDs), and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) -- with structured support, dig ...Read More >
Bank of Baroda has received approval from IFSCA to operate as a Trading-Cum-Clearing Member on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) at GIFT City. This strategic move positions its International Banking Unit as a key hub for bullion trading, aiming to boost liquidity and efficiency in India's bullion market. Bank of Baroda on Friday said it has received an approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a Trading-Cum-Clearing Member (TCM) on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth by 40 bps to 6.7 per cent in 2025 from its earlier projection of 6.3 per cent in June -- driven by strong domestic demand and robust GST reforms. The OECD's latest 'World Economic Outlook' mentioned that in India, higher tariff rates will weigh on the export sector, but overall activity is anticipated to be supported by monetary and fiscal policy easing, "incl ...Read More >
Gita Gopinath believes dollar dominance will likely continue. She cites the strength of American institutions and financial markets. During her IMF tenure, dollar dominance was a key research area. She highlights the asymmetry in global currency usage. The dollar's role impacts how economies respond to shocks. Gopinath emphasizes the importance of strong institutions for maintaining the dollar's status. Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now back again at Ha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are coming after age in India as a mainstream asset class and are playing "a pivotal role" in driving growth in these two sectors, according to the Indian REITs Association and Bharat InvITs Association. India currently has five publicly listed REITs -- Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust and Knowledge Realty Trust. And of the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2: In the ever-evolving world of investing, Indian investors are constantly seeking options that provide a fine balance between risk and returns. This is where hybrid mutual funds have carved a niche for themselves in the Indian financial market. With increasing awareness about investment diversification, hybrid mutual funds are gaining traction among investors of all kinds--from beginners to seasoned professionals. This article delves deeply into what hybrid mutual ...Read More >
Penny stock under ₹5, Vantage Knowledge Academy, rallied 5% in intraday deals on Monday, August 25, to its upper price band following the official launch of its Chartered Global Investment Banker (CGIB) certification program. The company, with a market cap of just ₹142 crore, informed exchanges earlier in the day that its CGIB program was officially launched on August 23, 2025, at the MoneyExpo event held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The CGIB certification is a comprehensive, thr ...Read More >
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MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indian rupee options markets suggest traders aren't too anxious about Friday's meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and Russia, with near-term implied volatility at its lowest this month and option pricing showing no bias toward rupee weakness. One-month implied volatility on the dollar/rupee stood at 4.35% on Friday, the lowest this month, while the spot/week implied hovered near monthly lows. Further, the cost of buying options that benefit from a rupee decline was ro ...Read More >
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gold extended gains to a third straight session on Thursday, supported by rising expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September following tame inflation data, which also weighed on the dollar. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,367.53 per ounce as of 0156 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery added 0.3% to $3,416.70. "Markets are pricing in the chance that the Fed cuts 50 basis points in September. So the dollar's weakening, gold's going up as a ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with resolute calm, declared this week that India will not yield on its agricultural sector, even as the U.S. escalates tariff pressures to a staggering 50 percent. Speaking in New Delhi, Modi, without naming the U.S., delivered a message both graceful and unwavering: he is prepared to bear the personal and political costs of defending farmers, fishermen, and dairy workers. On August 6, President Trump announced an extra 25 percent tariff on Indian imp ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The Central banks, institutions, and payment corridors are experimenting with something deeper than crypto hype. From cross-border settlements to real-world assets, Ripple is building blockchain infrastructure. If recent comments from top banking executives are any indication, XRP may move trillions in value. According to KingXRP, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is on the brink of a ground ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, fo ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Electricity derivatives will help participants plan more effectively by managing price uncertainty, mitigate revenue risks, and attract investment in the power sector, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) hosted a bell-ringing ceremony to formally mark the launch of Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts under the Commodity Derivatives segment and the new spot market dashboard. The product aims to bring much ...Read More >
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