Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Indian stayed weak for the fourth straight session and closed 8 paise lower at 90.28 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (January 5, 2026), weighed down by a firm American currency and subdued equity market sentiment. Forex traders said that the renewed geopolitical…
File photo of the Bombay Stock Exchange building. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday (January 5, 2025), dragged by blue-chip HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and IT stocks amid fresh warning from the U.S. to further raise tariffs against India. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 322.39 points or…
Representational image of the SBI logo on a building | Photo Credit: Reuters Amid deepening strategic ties and discussions around Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Israel gaining momentum, the State Bank of India (SBI), the only Indian bank with a presence in Israel, is looking to facilitate bilateral trade in Indian rupees. “In…
As of 0508 GMT, spot gold rose 1.8% to $4,406.77 per ounce, a one-week high. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained 1.9% to $4,413.40. Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: AP Gold prices climbed on Monday (January 5, 2026) and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President…
Image used for representation purpose only., | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee opened weak and declined 4 paise to 90.24 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (January 5, 2026), as geopolitical uncertainties triggered by the U.S. intervention in Venezuela fuelled the demand for the American currency. According to forex traders, the…
A man looks at a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (January 5, 2026), dragged by blue-chip IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 125.96 points to 85,636.05 during early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped…
Precious metals ended 2025 on a strong note with gold and silver reaching fresh life-time highs in the last week of December. Prices cooled off a bit in the last couple of trading sessions of 2025 but gold and silver posted handsome gains for the year. The interest rate cuts announced by the U.S. Federal…
We are all familiar with Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) and to an extent, Systematic Transfer Plan (STP). The goal is similar: when you invest in a disciplined manner over a long period of time, the average cost of acquisition works in your favour as you purchase across market cycles. There are certain differences as well,…
Gold and silver prices are likely to witness sharp swings next week as traders weigh key economic data and brace for heightened geopolitical uncertainty after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, analysts said. Investors will focus on key US data points, including ISM Manufacturing, December ADP employment numbers, and the unemployment rate, along with…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. attack on Venezuela will likely have a negligible direct impact on India’s energy security, according to an analysis of the latest data. The latest data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shows that India imported $255.3 million worth of oil from…
