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Gold and silver prices extended their record rally, hitting fresh lifetime highs on October 16. This comes as the precious metals remain in focus amid expectations of heightened demand ahead of Dhanteras. Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) rose around 1 percent (Rs 1,185 per 10 grams) to hit a new lifetime high of Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams. Gold futures with February and April expiries also hit fresh lifetime highs of Rs 1,29,380 per 10 grams and Rs 1,30,877 per 10 grams ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 87.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a softer American currency against major currencies and likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India.Forex traders said renewed foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.91 and then gained ground and touched an early high of 87.75 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 21 ...Read More >
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices were stable on Thursday as traders prepared for a potential halt to India's Russian oil imports, which could reshape flows and boost demand for supplies from elsewhere. Brent crude futures were down 28 cents, or 0.45%, to $61.63 a barrel at 12:40 p.m. EDT (1640 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 19 cents, or 0.33%, to $58.08. U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged on Wednesday that India would stop buying from ...Read More >
Gold Rate in India: The 5-day sharp rally in gold rate in India finally came to a halt on Thursday, October 16, when gold prices remained stagnant. Meanwhile, silver rate in India saw a mild decline. The minor halt has raised expectations of some price corrections ahead of Dhanteras festival celebration on Saturday. However, extended US shutdown concerns, US-China trade tensions, and geopolitical concerns are likely support the precious metals' movement on Friday, October 17. Gold rate in India ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Global crude oil prices rebounded from a five-month low after US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to halt purchases of Russian barrels -- a move that could tighten global supply. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "So I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big step. Now we're going to get China to do the same ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian rupee made a sharp recovery against the US dollar on Wednesday, climbing up from its all-time closing low just a day earlier. It opened at Rs 88.74 and later touched Rs 87.93, its highest level in almost a month. This marks an impressive 88 paise gain from Tuesday's close of Rs 88.81. By the end of the trading session, the rupee was around Rs 88.32, up 0.5 percent. Why Did the Rupee Strengthen? One of the biggest reasons behind the rupee's comeback is the weakening of the US ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices on Thursday surged by Rs 1,185 to scale an all-time high of Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams in the domestic futures trade, while the yellow metal crossed the USD 4,250 per ounce globally, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, and persistent geopolitical tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery climbed by Rs 1,185, or 0.93 per cent, to reach a new peak of Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams.Extending the gains for ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday surged by Rs 1,185 to scale an all-time high of Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams in the domestic futures trade, while the yellow metal crossed the USD 4,250 per ounce globally, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, and persistent geopolitical tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery climbed by Rs 1,185, or 0.93 per cent, to reach a new peak of Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams. Extending ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 40 paise to 87.68 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, primarily driven by central bank intervention, a softer dollar index. Forex traders said other supportive factors like positive domestic equities, lower crude oil prices and renewed foreign fund inflows also boosted investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.76 and then gained ground and touched an early high of 87.68 against the US dollar, r ...Read More >
[BENGALURU] Gold hit a record high on Thursday (Oct 16) as investors sought refuge in the metal amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with expectations of US rate cuts and a weaker US dollar adding support. Spot gold rose 0.4 per cent to US$4,224.79 per ounce, as at 8.33 am, after hitting a record high of US$4,225.69. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.9 per cent to US$4,239.70. Bullion, often seen as a safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty, which tends ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) The rupee traded with a slight negative bias and hovered near its all-time low levels before settling for the day at 88.79 against the US dollar, lower by 4 paise on Thursday, as strong greenback demand and ongoing trade tensions between India and the US weighed on investor sentiments. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is trading in a tight range as absence of economic data from US amid the government shutdown may also lead to consolidation. At the interbank foreign excha ...Read More >
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, building on gains from last week as a flurry of AI-related dealmaking and softer labor market trends bolstered expectations for an interest-rate cut. The resilience in equities came despite the federal government shutdown showing little signs of resolution, underscoring the persistent appetite for tech stocks and an increased focus on the upcoming earnings season for cues on the trajectory of the economy. "The current AI infrastructure buildo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Gold prices skyrocketed by Rs 9,700 to scale a fresh peak of Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, lifted by safe-haven buying in the overseas markets and depreciation in the Indian rupee. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,20,600 per 10 grams on Friday. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,700 to hit a record high of Rs 1,22,700 per 10 grams ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold prices touched a new record high on Monday, crossing the $3,900 per ounce mark, as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset amid fears of a prolonged US government shutdown and expectations of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.4 per cent to $3,900.40 per ounce in early Asian trade after briefly hitting an all-time high of $3,919.59. US gold futures for December delivery also gained 0.5 per cent to $3,926.80. The rally in gold came as ...Read More >
Gold prices fell ₹643 to ₹1,16,945 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday (October 3, 2025), retreating from record high as investors booked profits amid caution over the US government shutdown and Fed policy outlook. On the MCX, gold futures for December delivery declined ₹643 or 0.55% to ₹1,16,945 per 10 grams in a turnover of 15,733 lots, snapping a five-day winning streak. On Wednesday, the contract had scaled a lifetime high of ₹1,18,444 per 10 grams. Similarly, the February 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The rupee recovered 12 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 88.68 (provisional) against US dollar on Wednesday, as the Central Bank in its monetary policy decision announced a host of measures to support exporters and bring stability to the domestic unit. Forex traders said the rupee advanced against the US dollar as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and maintained a neutral stance in its fourth Monetary Policy of FY2 ...Read More >
These steps are part of the regulator Sebi's broader push to curb excessive speculation and strengthen market stability in the equity derivatives segment. The market-wide position limit or the maximum number of bets allowed, will now be linked to the cash volume and free float of the scrip, to curb excessive concentration of positions, and has been fixed at a low 15% of free-float or 65x the cash volume across exchanges. The current MWPL formula is based on the 20% of the shares held by non-pr ...Read More >
The rupee rose 3 paise to 88.72 against the US dollar, buoyed by falling crude oil prices and positive domestic equity markets, though FII outflows limited sharper gains. Markets are now awaiting the RBI's policy decision on Wednesday, amidst geopolitical tensions and the US imposing 100% tariffs on Indian branded drugs, with exemptions for US-based manufacturing. The rupee rose 3 paise to 88.72 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on the back of a fall in crude oil prices and positi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The rupee recovered 5 paise to 88.75 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. Forex traders said the Indian rupee traded in a narrow range after it closed at its lowest on Tuesday, driven primarily by persistent foreign fund outflows and mounting trade concerns. Moreover, investors are also awaiting the Monetary Policy Committee decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for further cues. At the interban ...Read More >
[BENGALURU] Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday (Oct 1), hovering near record levels as the US moved closer to a government shutdown, bolstering safe-haven demand, while weak US labour data reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at US$3,861.22 per ounce, as at 8.30 am. Bullion logged about 12 per cent rise in September, making it the metal's sharpest monthly rise since August 2011. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.4 per cent ...Read More >
Gold Rate in India Outlook: US shutdown fears, tariff uncertainty, weak Indian currency valuations, and strong festive season demand are among the key factors fuelling the gold price record rally. After witnessing their best-ever monthly gain in September in 14 years, gold prices will remain highly volatile on Wednesday, October 1. Uncertainty around the US government shutdown will push global investors towards gold. The US government funding is at stake and may collapse by the end of Tuesday i ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The safe haven metals, gold and silver, which have rallied 53% and 60% respectively so far this year, soared to new records Tuesday. Concerns over a potential US government shutdown, the new tariffs, and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts have fueled this rally. The strengthening dollar only added more fuel to the price fire. In the international markets, these metals are heading for the best monthly close in as many as 14 years, having crossed $3895.22/ounce Monday on CM ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian rupee slipped to a fresh historic low of 88.79 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by continued foreign capital outflows and growing concerns over global trade tensions. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.73 and traded in a tight range between 88.69 and 88.80 before settling at 88.79. This marked a 4 paise drop from the previous closing rate. On Monday, the rupee had already ended lower by 3 paise at 88.75 per dollar. Accor ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's imports of gold and silver nearly doubled in September from August, defying record high prices, as banks and jewellers rushed to build inventories ahead of festivals and escape higher taxes on imports, trade and government sources said. Higher imports by India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal, are set to support gold prices that hit records this week, even as demand languishes in top buyer China. The surge in imports could widen Ind ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) The rupee fell 4 paise to an all-time low of 88.79 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by sustained foreign capital outflows amid global trade uncertainties. However, a steep fall in global crude oil prices, along with a weaker greenback, prevented a sharp decline in the local unit, according to forex traders. The markets are also awaiting the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee decision, which will be announced on Wednesday. At ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's imports of gold and silver nearly doubled in September from August, defying record high prices, as banks and jewellers rushed to build inventories ahead of festivals and escape higher taxes on imports, trade and government sources said. Higher imports by India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal, are set to support gold prices that hit records this week, even as demand languishes in top buyer China. The surge in imports could widen India's trade ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian stock market is set for a few breaks in October 2025, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) closing for three trading holidays during the month. Including weekends, the markets will remain shut for a total of 11 days. According to the official holiday calendars, while trading will pause on these occasions, a special Muhurat Trading session will take place on Diwali, offering investors a festive opportunity to trade. Trading on the Multi-Com ...Read More >
Bengaluru - Gold prices rose further to hit a fresh high on Sept 30 and were poised for their best month in 14 years, as fears of a potential US government shutdown and growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts boosted demand for the safe-haven metal. Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at US$3,842.76 per ounce, as of 0123 GMT. Bullion has risen 11.4 per cent so far in September, on track for its best month since August 2011. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.4 per cent to U ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Gold and silver prices continued to record new all-time highs in the domestic market on Monday. It was backed by rallies in international prices on the likelihood of a US govt shutdown, trade-related jitters, and the continuing weakness of the rupee against major currencies.In the local spot market silver hovered around the Rs 1.5 lakh/kg mark, while gold was nearing the Rs 1.2 lakh/10gm mark. In international markets, the price of the yellow metal neared the $3,900/ounce (Oz) mark, a ne ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Silver prices on Monday soared by Rs 7,000 to hit an all-time high of Rs 1.5 lakh per kilogram in the national capital, while gold also scaled a fresh peak of Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams amid strong global trends as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid concerns over a possible US government shutdown. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,500 to touch a lifetime high of Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams (inclus ...Read More >
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