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Gold rates today: This week so far has been bearish for gold & silver prices because of two major consecutive drops. The 24 karat gold rate in Bangalore today fell after rallying last week, where the yellow metal added Rs. 26,000 per kg and jumped 192%. Similarly, the gold rate in Kerala today followed the pattern. "The recent movements in precious metals are largely influenced by rising crude oil prices, which surged 3.02% to $115.81 per barrel (Rs. 10,764), driven by geopolitical tensions, pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Gold and silver prices showed volatility in Tuesday's session amid geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump's recent aggressive posts on Iran. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) were trading at Rs 1,50,228, up Rs 247 or 0.16 per cent at 11:35 am. On the intraday front, the yellow metal rose as much as 0.32 per cent or Rs 493 to Rs 1,50,474. Earlier in the session, before 10 am, it was trading lower by 0.23 per cent or Rs 356 at Rs 1, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to revise its inflation projections upward while flagging risks to GDP growth in its upcoming policy review, according to a report by PhillipCapital. The report said that "the latest available inflation projection is 4.1%, for the first half, i.e. April-September 2026" but added that "it will be revised upward, and the guidance for second half i.e. October-March may be issued." In the policy review meeting on 6 Febru ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as surging crude oil prices amid growing uncertainty about the fate of West Asia war dented investors' sentiment. Unabated foreign fund outflows also added to the gloom. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 824.44 points to 73,282.41 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 248.95 points to 22,719.30. From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global crude oil prices on Tuesday hit new highs, jumping more than 3 per cent amid geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Iran. Brent crude futures advanced as much as 1.69 per cent, or $1.86, to $111.63, an intraday high as of 9:57 am. The US West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased more than 3 per cent or $4.15 to $116.87. Brent crude has witnessed a gain of over 60 per cent since the conflict began from $72. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 93.07 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair remains vulnerable to any flare-up in the US-Iran conflict, which in turn would push crude oil prices further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.05 against the US dollar, then lost gr ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his deadline of 8 p.m. EDT ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government's prudent fiscal management over the last decade has created room for the RBI to cut rates and allow the Centre to offer targeted support to affected sectors."It is also important to note that a good public finance policy improves the counter-cyclical capacity of fiscal policy - especially the ability to 'lean against the wind' in economic downturn. Today, many countries with high debt and large deficits have no room to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Indian Market opened in the red on Tuesday as the benchmark indices experienced a sharp decline during the early trade, tracking global cues and rising energy costs. The BSE Sensex stood at 73,371.20 points, marking a significant drop of 735.65 points or 0.99 per cent at 9:16 am. At the same time, the NSE Nifty 50 started at 22,741.30 points, recording a decrease of 226.95 points or 0.99 per cent. The negative opening follows a surge in Brent crude prices, ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. West Texas Intermediate crude has hit $115 a barrel, gasoline prices in the US are up nearly 40% since late February, and Bitcoin is still trying to break through a wall it has failed to climb six times now. That is the world Bitcoin finds itself in on Monday as it briefly touched $69,550 -- a modest 3.30% gain that nevertheless sent shockwaves through the derivatives market. Ov ...Read More >
Mumbai: A stable consumption environment and improving macro conditions helped Godrej Consumer Products sustain growth momentum in the March quarter, even as commodity volatility began to resurface. Godrej Consumer Products reported steady demand conditions in India during Q4 FY26, with consumer sentiment remaining stable across the FMCG sector. The normalization of trade channels following GST-related transitions and easing food inflation supported consumption. Against this backdrop, the stand ...Read More >
New Delhi: Crude oil prices are unlikely to decline to USD 70 per barrel this year and are expected to remain in the range of USD 80-85 per barrel in 2026, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report noted that while oil prices may moderate from current elevated levels, a sharp decline is unlikely given ongoing global uncertainties. Click here to track live developments on Iran war "We do not think oil will get back to USD 70 this year... our base case for oil price is USD 80-85 ...Read More >
BENGALURU, - Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his deadline of 8 p.m. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid supply disruptions in the wake of the situation in the Middle East, India has floated a global tender seeking to import 2.5 million metric tons of urea, officials said Monday. The state-run Indian Potash Limited has already issued a tender in this regard, with bids due by April 15. India relies on global markets to meet its demand for urea. The demand for the key crop nutrient is expected to increase as the monsoon sets in and the summer-sowing season begins ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his dea ...Read More >
* March job gains surpass expectations, unemployment rate dips * ISM non-manufacturing PMI decelerates, prices paid hit 3-1/2-year high * Soleno Therapeutics surges on Neurocrine's $2.9 bln buyout deal (Updates to market close) By Stephen Culp and Purvi Agarwal April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's progressively heated threats of escalation should Iran fail to reope ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: The rupee gained 28 paise to close at 92.90 against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's measures to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the Indian currency. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and c ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee gained 28 paise to close at 92.90 against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's measures to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the Indian currency. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and capp ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Oil prices have been on the boil since the war between the US, Israel and Iran broke out on 28 February. To ease supply concerns and prices of over $100 per barrel, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies including Russia, together known as OPEC+, agreed to increase production in May. Mint looks at how the proposed rise in output might impact global prices. With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, about 20% of global energy supplies from Gulf countri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6: Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to Rs 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Gold is expected to remain volatile but largely rangebound over the next one month as easing geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices and uncertainty over interest rates continue to weigh on sentiment, analysts said. "Gold remained below USD 4,700 per ounce on Monday as markets reacted to reports of a possible 45-day ceasefire between the U.S., Iran and regional mediators," said Amit Gupta, Senior Research Analyst - Commodities at Kedia Advisory. "While easin ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal year amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. The RBI has cut rates by a total of 125 basis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Falling for the second day in a row, shares of Reliance Industries on Monday dropped over 3 per cent on the bourses. The bellwether stock declined 3.41 per cent to settle at Rs 1,304.75 on the BSE. During the day, it dropped 4.50 per cent to Rs 1,290. At the NSE, the stock edged lower by 3.39 per cent to Rs 1,304.70. In two trading days, the stock has lost 4.68 per cent, wiping out Rs 86,743.14 crore from its market valuation. The company's market valuation slipped belo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's equity markets made a sharp recovery on Monday, with benchmarks -- the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty -- settling more than 1% higher each, as reports of a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran lifted sentiment. A rebound in the rupee following the Reserve Bank of India's intervention with a slew of measures to restrict banks from onshore forward markets also provided support to the equity market. The Sensex advanced by 787 points, or 1.07%, to settle at 74,106.85, while ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. Also read: RBI expected to hold rates steady in first ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity markets ended higher for the third consecutive session on optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, lifting investor sentiment across sectors. The benchmark Nifty rose 1.12 per cent or 255 points to close at 22,968.25, while the Sensex gained 787 points, or 1.07 per cent, to settle at 74,106.85. From a technical standpoint, experts said that Nifty is approaching the immediate resistance level near 23,000, ...Read More >
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