Rupee recovers from record lows, settles 16 paise down at 92.17 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee recovered from record…
PPAC asked to ‘collect, compile, analyse’ data about domestic fuel and energy stocks
Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Shipping and Waterways Ministry, and Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry, (right) addressing the media at Inter Ministerial Briefing on Recent Development in West Asia at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on March 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Seeking to keep track of…
Gold prices fall sharply; ETF inflows and long-term outlook remain strong
Despite the correction, investor interest remains strong, especially in gold ETFs, which have seen robust inflows and rising assets under management. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The recent fall in gold prices will soon revive investor interest in the yellow metal through exchange-traded funds, as the long-term outlook remains bright amid the ongoing war in West…
Stock markets crash over 3% as oil spikes to $114 a barrel
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indian stock markets experienced a meltdown, crashing over 3%, as oil spiked to $114 a barrel and U.S. Fed reserve signalled higher inflation on Thursday. This was the worst day since June 2024, when markets crashed over 5% in a session. This is also…
Indian gold prices plunge by ₹700 per gm, silver by ₹20,000 a kg on global cues
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, bullion remained under pressure as markets focused on the likelihood of interest rates amid persistent inflation risks | Photo Credit: REUTERS Gold and silver prices crashed in the Indian domestic market on cues from the global market, where the Middle East conflict increased energy prices and ignited inflation concerns. It led…
Gold extends losing streak on expectations of tighter policy from central banks
Gold prices dropped over 5% on Thursday, falling for a seventh consecutive session, as the Middle East conflict increased energy prices and ignited inflation concerns, raising expectations that top central banks will keep borrowing costs elevated. Spot gold fell 5.5% to $4,552.38 per ounce by 8:46 a.m. ET (1246 GMT), its lowest since early February….
Crude Oil futures rise ₹74 to ₹9,067 per barrel; Brent touches $116
In the international market, Brent Oil futures for the May delivery increased by $9.61, or nearly 9%, to $116.99 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate for the same month contract rose 1.58% to $96.97 per barrel in New York. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Crude oil prices rose ₹74 to ₹9,067 per…
Gold falls to over one-month low on firm dollar, hawkish Fed
Gold prices fell to a more-than-one-month low on Thursday, weighed down by a firm dollar and a hawkish Federal Reserve, which limited hopes for near-term interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,764.27 per ounce as of 0649 GMT, its lowest since February 6. US gold futures for April delivery fell 2.6% to $4,770….
Silver futures fall ₹9,031 to ₹2.39 lakh/kg amid crude oil surge, Fed stance
Globally, silver futures for the May contract on the Comex extended losses for the seventh consecutive session, declining by $4.89, or 6.31%, to $72.69 per ounce. Silver futures tumbled by ₹9,031 to ₹2.39 lakh per kilogram on Thursday, marking the seventh straight session of losses, as rising crude oil prices and a hawkish US Federal…
HDFC Bank stock falls over 4% as chairman resigns on ethical grounds
HDFC Bank clarified to stock exchanges that, though the chairman’s resignation letter was dated March 17, it was received by the Bank on March 18 after market hours | Photo Credit: Reuters The sudden resignation of HDFC Bank part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty on ethical concerns has adversely impacted the bank’s share prices besides putting pressure…
Markets tumble 2% as Israel attacks world’s largest gas field in Iran
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s stock market tumbled 2% after Israel attacked Iran’s gas fields and the latter threatened an attack on the Gulf’s key energy sites on Wednesday (18 March 2026). Nifty opened at 23,197.75 and Sensex at 74,750.92 points and picked up slightly trading at 23,270.70 points…
