An economic slowdown in India for any reason could turn out to be bearish for gold as it could trigger liquidation of the precious metal-backed collateral, the World Gold Council (WGC) has said. This is because the yellow metal, which otherwise could rise by 5 per cent to 15 per cent in 2026, could boost…
T.S. Kalyanaraman, Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers inaugurating 18th Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show The 18th Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show (KGJS EXPO 2025) opened at the Adlux International Convention Centre, Angamaly on Friday showcasing the finest in gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewellery, along with advanced machinery, cutting-edge equipment and jewellery-tech solutions. The three-day expo…
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Friday (December 5, 2025) after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months and took steps to boost liquidity to support a “goldilocks” economy in the face of high U.S. tariffs. Rising for the second day…
Image used for illustration purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Reserve Bank on Friday (December 5, 2025) raised the GDP growth projection to 7.3% for the current fiscal from its earlier estimate of 6.8% following robust economic performance in the July-September quarter. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) registered a six-quarter high growth of 8.2%…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday (December 5, 2025) said the central bank does not target any band for the rupee in the forex market, and allows the domestic currency to find its own correct level. The Governor’s statement came at a time…
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Friday (December 5, 2025) demanded the termination of 10-minute delivery services offered by quick commerce players, terming the practice as “cruelty” towards gig workers who risk their lives to meet deadlines under extreme pressure. Raising…
A man walks past the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo outside its headquarters in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) on Friday (December 5, 2025) decided to conduct Open Market Operations (OMO) purchases of government securities of ₹1 lakh crore in December in a bid to maintain sufficient…
Representational image of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: PTI Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced highly volatile trends in early trade on Friday (December 5, 2025) ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy decision due later in the day. Investors also remained on…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra speaks on Monetary Policy Statement, in New Delhi on December 5, 2025. Photo: YouTube/Reserve Bank of India Noting that since the October Policy, the Indian economy has witnessed rapid disinflation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday (December 5, 2025) announced that the Monetary Policy…
Image used for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 89.69 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (December 5, 2025), ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy decision. Forex traders said investors remain cautious ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy decision,…
