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One quarter (plus two days) of the 2026 trading year is in the books, replete with record-setting Q1 volatility for Gold, price having settled its week on Thursday at 4703 as we see below. For an otherwise "non-yielding, archaic, ho-hum" hard currency, Gold in Q1 traced a record -1,486 point-range from the recent All-Time High of 5586 (29 January) down to 4100 (23 March), indeed a -26.6% plummet across a mere 37 trading days. Comparably, this century's second-largest Q1 trading range was +537 p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its first bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for the financial year 2026-27 today. Governor Sanjay Malhotra will deliver the decisions of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee at 10 this morning. The committee deliberated on interest rates, inflation outlook, and growth projections since Monday. Speaking to ANI, experts indicated a strong consensus for a status quo on the current repo rate, with most suggesting ...Read More >
India's financial system is absorbing the West Asia conflict in ways that are not immediately visible on balance sheets, but are silently building under the surface. | Image: Bloomberg As the US-Iran-Israel war continues into its second month with no clear end in sight, the economic fallout for India is no longer just about oil spikes or headline volatility. India's financial system is absorbing the West Asia conflict in ways that are not immediately visible on balance sheets, but are silently ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Market regulator Sebi on Tuesday granted a one-time breather to listed companies struggling to meet the minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms, citing market volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, reports Our Bureau. "Sebi has received representation from an industry body highlighting the difficulties faced by listed entities in achieving compliance with MPS requirements, inter alia, on account of capital market volatility arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian rupee climbed Tuesday, advancing for three days on the trot, to close at 92.98/$, reflecting the anticipated impact of unwinding of lenders' positions in the overseas forwards markets ahead of a regulatory deadline that aimed to provide support for a unit that lost the most in 14 years last fiscal. The rupee advanced 9 paise from its previous close of 93.07/$. It traded Tuesday in a narrow range as dealers remained on edge about the US deadline to reach a deal with Iran. The ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 93.06 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Moreover, market participants wil ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Indian equity markets closed lower for the sixth consecutive week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and sharp currency fluctuations, with both headline indices ending in the red during a shortened four-day trading week. Sensex ended at 73,319.55 on Thursday, down 263.67 points or 0.35 per cent, compared to the previous Friday's close. Nifty 50 settled at 22,713.10, a decline of 106.50 points or 0.46 per cent on a week-on-week basis. In the final session ...Read More >
India gold and silver prices fall sharply on April 6, 24k gold near Rs 1.37 lakh per 10g in major cities, MCX gold and silver also trade lower amid strong US dollar Gold and Silver Rates In India Today, April 06: Gold and silver prices in India fell sharply on April 6, US and Iran are likely to negotiate for a 45-day ceasefire. In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold rose to Rs 1,36,700 per 10 grams, while 22k gold was available at Rs 1,11,850 per 10 grams. These rates do not include GST and maki ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 93.06 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Moreover, market participants ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday announced a one-time relaxation for public issuances, acknowledging that ongoing geopolitical tensions -- particularly in the Middle East -- have slowed fundraising activity and reduced investor participation. Under existing regulations, companies are required to launch their public issues within 12 to 18 months from the date SEBI issues its observations on their offer documents ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Police Committee (MPC) announcement of decisions taken in its first meeting of the financial year 2026-27 on Wednesday, economists have opined that the central bank is most likely to maintain the 'status quo' on repo rates. There would, however, be several policy decisions that will be announced, addressing key macro issues, they said. Also Read | BTS' Parent Group HYBE Announces India Auditions fo ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: India's market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday announced a one-time relaxation for public issuances, acknowledging that ongoing geopolitical tensions -- particularly in the Middle East -- have slowed fundraising activity and reduced investor participation. IPO timelines extended amid market volatility Under existing regulations, companies are required to launch their public issues within 12 to 18 months from the date SEBI issues its obse ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Police Committee (MPC) announcement of decisions taken in its first meeting of the financial year 2026-27 on Wednesday, economists have opined that the central bank is most likely to maintain the 'status quo' on repo rates. There would, however, be several policy decisions that will be announced, addressing key macro issues, they said. Speaking exclusively to ANI, Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economi ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 93.00 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Moreover, market parti ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 7 (Reuters) - Pricing distortions stemming from the Indian central bank's recent foreign exchange curbs have opened up arbitrage between exchange-traded rupee futures and onshore forwards. However, bankers are wary of taking positions amid heightened regulatory risks, four market participants said. The recent spate of measures, including limits on net open FX positions of banks in the deliverable rupee market, has led to a reversal of chunky arbitrage banks, unleashing heavy doll ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: 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, 49 ...Read More >
She was speaking at an event organised by the NIPFP) here. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India has fiscal space to support sectors hit by the West Asia crisis, says Sitharaman * She said RBI has room to cut interest rates amid global economic challenges * Monetary Policy Committee will announce interest rate stance on Wednesday, the minister said Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Mo ...Read More >
KARACHI - Gold prices in Pakistan are likely to see further changes on Monday (April 0) due to fluctuations in international markets. The precious yellow commodity has long been considered a safe haven for investors, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Its value tends to remain stable or even rise when markets are volatile, making it a go-to asset for wealth preservation. Unlike investments in property, stocks or currencies, gold is not directly impacted by interest rates or gov ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai: Jewellery demand remained resilient despite volatile gold prices, helping Kalyan Jewellers close FY2026 on a high note with strong growth across India and overseas markets. Kalyan Jewellers' India operations led the growth momentum, delivering revenue growth exceeding 65 percent in Q4 compared to the same period last year. The company attributed this to strong same-store-sales growth of over 45 percent across key markets. Wedding purchases and discretionary spending stayed firm despite ...Read More >
Shares of Senco Gold Ltd rallied sharply on Monday after the jewellery retailer indicated a strong end to the financial year, supported by healthy demand during the peak wedding season. The stock rose over 13% to around Rs 328 in intraday trade, as investors responded positively to the company's March quarter business update. The trigger was the March quarter update, where the jewellery retailer flagged strong traction during the wedding season, a period that typically drives a bulk of annual ...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 >
New Delhi, April 6: The government on Monday said there is no "unusual volatility" in prices of essential commodities on account of the West Asia crisis, and it is continuously monitoring the rates in wholesale and retail markets across the country. The Centre said it has sufficient stocks of wheat and rice to meet the requirements of the public distribution system (PDS) and also any exigencies. It has also asked states to crack down on hoarding and black marketing of essential food items. Whea ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee traded within a tight range against the dollar on Monday, appreciating to a two-week high of 92.7925 in early trade on central bank measures to curb speculative and arbitrage trades but lost most of it as oil marketing companies, importers bought dollars to hedge their payments. The rupee closed up 4 paise at 93.06 against the dollar, after closing at 93.10 in the previous session (on Thursday). Markets were closed on Friday on account of Good Friday. The rupee had appreciate ...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 [India], April 6 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the global economic landscape has moved from a phase of isolated shocks to one of "permanent volatility", underlining rising uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions. Addressing the Golden Jubilee event of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy in Delhi, Sitharaman pointed to several global challenges that have reshaped the world economy in recent years. "The current year ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's strong fiscal position and robust foreign exchange reserves provide the Reserve Bank of India with more policy flexibility, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the Finance Minister said: "India has fiscal space with room to maintain the government's capex programme, room for the RBI to cut rates and room to offer targeted support to affected sectors. This is the ...Read More >
The government on Monday said prices of essential commodities remain stable despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, asserting that there has been no "unusual volatility" and that it is closely monitoring both wholesale and retail markets across the country. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Anupam Mishra, additional secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, said the Centre is "keeping a close watch on the food security situation in the country" amid global uncertainties. Also R ...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 >
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