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Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower in a volatile session on Monday, extending their downtrend to the seventh day, as bank stocks were dragged by persistent foreign fund outflows ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision later this week. After gyrating between gains and losses in a restricted trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 61.52 points or 0.08 per cent to settle at 80,364.94. During the day, it hit a high of 80,851.38 and a low of 80,24 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 7 paise at its all-time closing low of 88.79 (provisional) against US dollar on Monday, on persistent foreign capital outflows and rise in risk-off sentiments. Forex traders said rupee is hovering near its all-time low level as investors remained concerned over global trade uncertainties and impact of US visa fee hike on India's IT services exports. Moreover, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy meetin ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day deliberations amid expectations of status quo on the key interest rate, but some experts think that the central bank may settle for a 25 bps cut. The decision of the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member rate-setting panel will be announced on Wednesday. The meeting is taking place against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions and the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian shipments. The R ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The three-day Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, starting Monday, is widely expected to hold its key policy rate at 5.50 per cent. However, a surprise cut cannot be ruled out amid US trade tariffs and low inflation, according to analysts. The RBI has cut rates by 100 basis points since the start of the year. The MPC meeting is scheduled from September 29 to October 1, where the central bank is expected to review interest rates. Cur ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled from September 29 to October 1, is expected to maintain the current policy stance, with a low probability of a rate cut, experts said on Sunday. Experts noted that the MPC meeting comes against a backdrop of ongoing global tariff tensions and concerns over the fiscal health of advanced economies. "The Indian economy has shown strong resilience, achieving a five-quarter ...Read More >
Gurugram - VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global EV brand VinFast, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Bank of India (CBI), one of the nation's largest banks, to provide retail car financing through its exclusive dealer network. The agreement aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions. Under the agreement, customers will enjoy tailored financing solutions, including attractive interest rates, flexible repayment options, zero processing charges, exclusive off ...Read More >
The Delhi Jal Board has also slashed surcharge rates from 5% to 2% per billing cycle. In a big relief for lakhs of Delhi households reeling under inflated water bills, the Delhi government on Friday announced a 100% waiver on late payment surcharges for domestic consumers and government establishments. The scheme will roll out next month, likely around Diwali or Karwa Chauth, and will remain open until March 31, 2026, Water Minister Parvesh Verma said after chairing a Delhi Jal Board meeting. ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: Ventive Hospitality Limited (BSE: 544321, NSE: VENTIVE) ("Ventive Hospitality") announced today that it proposes to enter into definitive agreements to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (Soham). Soham owns the 104 operational keys Hilton Goa Resort and a land parcel in Goa. Also Read | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Wait 'Somewhere in the Oval' for Almost Hour To Meet Donald Trump (Watch Video). In line with ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices climbed Rs 171 to Rs 1,12,800 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Friday despite a largely flat trend in the overseas market, while silver pulled back from its record peak and declined Rs 400 to Rs 1,36,656 per kilogram. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for October delivery rose Rs 171 or 0.15 per cent to Rs 1,12,800 per 10 grams in a turnover of 2,834 lots. Similarly, the December contract traded higher by Rs 56 or 0.05 per cent at Rs 1,13,927 per 1 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to open salary accounts for the public sector telecom carrier's employees. Under this MoU, PNB will extend its specially designed salary account offerings to the employees of BSNL, covering a wide range of benefits aimed at ensuring their financial security and convenience. The key features of salary accounts include free hospicash facility, free term insurance, free pe ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares look set to extend recent losses on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs, saying the United States will impose a 100 percent tariff on imported branded drugs, 25 percent tariff on imports of all heavy-duty trucks and 50 percent tariff on kitchen cabinets. Trump also said he would start charging a 30 percent tariff on upholstered furniture next week. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty both fell around 0.7 percent on Thursday to exte ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Gold prices rose Rs 384 to touch a record of Rs 1,10,563 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Tuesday, buoyed by strong global cues and expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve that spurred safe-haven demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery climbed Rs 384 or 0.34 per cent to touch a record Rs 1,10,563 per 10 grams. The contract had touched a previous high of Rs 1,10,330 in the last session. Similarly, the Decem ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Indian stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Positive investor sentiment was supported by favorable global cues, optimism around India-US trade talks, and expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. The BSE Sensex rose by 595 points, or 0.73%, closing at 82,380.69. The NSE Nifty 50 increased by 170 points, or 0.68%, ending at 25,239.10. Midcap and Smallcap indices also gained, up by 0.62% and 0.66% respectively. Among sectors ...Read More >
Gold prices remained largely unchanged on Monday morning, hovering just below record highs, as investors awaited the anticipated rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this week. While the prospect of lower rates continued to support gold, profit-taking and a stronger dollar capped any further gains. At the time of writing, gold futures (GC=F) retreated 0.4% to $3,672.20 per ounce, while the spot price of gold was muted at $3,641.55 a troy ounce, after hitting a record high of $3,673.95 last week ...Read More >
Mumbai: Lower-income borrowers, who typically depend on small-ticket loans, are increasingly moving away from microfinance institutions (MFIs) and turning to gold loans for immediate requirements. This shift is driven by soaring gold prices, lower gold loan rates and higher scrutiny by MFIs in sanctioning new loans. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), loans against gold surged 122% year-on-year as of June while data from the Microfinance Industry Network show outstanding mic ...Read More >
The Bank of England will keep its key policy rate on hold on September 18 as inflation is creeping up, but it will cut once next quarter and again early next year, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll. However, a growing minority of economists say the central bank is done with cutting this year. After peaking at more than 11% nearly three years ago, inflation briefly returned to the central bank's 2% target last year but has since risen to nearly double that. With cost-of-li ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16 (ANI): Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) recorded Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's statement on Monday in an alleged case related to cheating a businessman of Rs 60 crore. According to EOW, the next interrogation may take place next week. However, statements of more witnesses are yet to be investigated and verified. The next round of interrogation will start only after thoroughly scrutinising the statements of the witness ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin has gained 7% since the start of September, showing renewed strength after weeks of uneven price action. Yet, the market is bracing for heightened volatility in the coming days as attention shifts to this Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting. Investors widely expect a rate cut, but the size of the move remains the key question shaping sentiment. If the Fed opts for a 25 ba ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15: The loan comparison space gets a powerful upgrade in 2025 with the official launch of RightPaydays.com, a fast, secure, and user-friendly platform that allows consumers to compare payday loans, personal loans, and more in just one click. Designed to serve as a modern solution in the evolving digital lending landscape, RightPaydays.com puts borrowers in control by making it easier than ever to explore and compare loan options from trusted, licensed lenders. Also ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin is trading at a critical level after a quiet weekend, with bulls managing to defend key supports but struggling to generate fresh upside momentum. The market remains tense as investors await the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for this Wednesday. A potential 25-basis-point cut is widely anticipated, which many see as a sign of a gradual pivot rather t ...Read More >
Bengaluru : As India's economy continues to expand, driven by rising consumption, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand supported by lower interest rates, the country's leading companies -- sector leaders -- are uniquely positioned to capitalise on these emerging opportunities and shape the future of the economy. With the possibility of increased affordability through expected reductions in GST rates across a range of product categories, these companies not only drive economic growth ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has announced a change to its Auto-Sweep (MOD) facility. The bank has increased the minimum threshold from Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000. SBI shared this update through emails to its customers. The message said, 'The minimum threshold limit for the auto sweep facility in Savings Bank accounts has been increased from Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000. So, the next MOD (Multi Option Deposit) will be triggered at Rs 50,000.' What Is SBI's MOD o ...Read More >
Domestic equities marked a second consecutive week of gains, propelled by a surge in IT stocks following positive remarks from Donald Trump on India and Infosys' share buyback announcement. The NSE Nifty closed above 25,000, fueling optimism for further gains, while the Volatility Index declined, signaling reduced market risk. Domestic equities posted gains for a second week, led by upsides in beaten-down information technology (IT) shares following Donald Trump's conciliatory remarks on India ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Gold prices fell Rs 148 to Rs 1,09,222 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Monday, mirroring a weak global trend as market participants stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded October futures fell Rs 148 or 0.14 per cent to Rs 1,09,222 per 10 grams in a turnover of 15,852 lots. The December contract also moved lower, shedding Rs 111 or 0.10 per cent to Rs 1,10,323 per 10 grams in ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian stock markets opened flat with a slight positive bias on Monday morning. Investors remained cautious as they wait for the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting. Still, some confidence came from better inflation numbers in India and hopes that the US might cut interest rates soon. At 9:30 am, the Sensex was up 4.5 points at 81,909, while the Nifty rose 4.15 points to 25,118. The gains were very small, but the overall mood was stable. Mid and Small-Cap Stocks Do Better Even t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Gold has outpaced domestic equities on the return chart, riding a record rally fuelled by global central banks' voracious appetite, and growing investor demand for inflation-hedges. In rupee terms, the yellow metal has delivered a 50.1% return over the past year, compared with a 1.2% decline in Sensex. The past year's rally has been driven largely by central bank purchases, as uncertainty stemming from tariff wars has fuelled demand for safe-haven assets. "Central banks continue to buy ...Read More >
Mumbai: Gold prices climbed to a new record this week as global worries pushed investors towards safe-haven assets. According to Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 24-carat gold closed at Rs 1,09,707 per 10 grams on Friday, up Rs 1,670 from Monday's level of Rs 1,08,037. Throughout September, gold has stayed above the Rs 1 lakh mark, starting the month at Rs 1,04,075. Prices of 22-carat gold also rose sharply, ending the week at Rs 1,00,492 per 10 grams, compared to Rs 98,962 on M ...Read More >
Gold prices hit a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,13,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, advancing by Rs 100 on sustained buying by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold prices have been on a bull run this year, skyrocketing by Rs 34,150 or 43.25 per cent, from Rs 78,950 per 10 grams on December 31, 2024. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity also advanced Rs 100 to touch a fresh record peak of Rs 1,12,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). "Gol ...Read More >
Silver Price Prediction 2025: As precious metal hits record high, it could climb to as high as Rs 1.5 lakh per kg in the next 12 months, according to a report. Silver surged Rs 1,668 to hit its fresh all-time high of Rs 1,30,000 per kilogram on the MCX, as investors rushed to the white metal on strong bets of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March next year delivery soared Rs 1,668 or 1.3 per cent to hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,3 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lower headline inflation and reduced interest rates are set to extend broader support to domestic demand in the economy amidst global headwinds, a report has said. The headline inflation is now projected at 3.2 per cent in fiscal 2026, down from the earlier estimate of 3.5 per cent. This results in a 140 basis points (1.4 percentage points) decline in CPI inflation for this fiscal year, according to the report from ratings agency Crisil. "This sharp moderatio ...Read More >
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