Pressuring bullion, crude oil climbed above $100 a barrel as investors re-examined prospects for de-escalation in West Asia. Gold prices held steady on Thursday, as investors awaited clearer signs of progress in West Asia de-escalation efforts and stayed cautious ahead of fresh geopolitical developments that could shape safe-haven demand. Spot gold was steady at $4,503.29…
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) rejected all bids for treasury bills offered at auction, as investors demanded yields that were 0.05-0.10% points higher than those seen in previous auctions amid tight liquidity conditions in the banking system,…
This is the second time the government has retained the inflation target. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The government on Wednesday asked the Reserve Bank to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side for another five years ending March 2031. To control the price rise,…
“Customers who used to buy full jewellery sets are now opting for lighter pieces or delaying purchases altogether,” said a Srinagar-based jeweller | Photo Credit: PTI Despite a recent dip in gold prices ahead of the wedding season, demand for the precious metal remains subdued in Kashmir, reflecting weak consumer sentiment and financial stress among…
India is gradually moving out its stranded LPG cargoes from the Strait of Hormuz, with four LPG tankers moved so far–Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Pine Gas, and Jag Vasant. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters India has bought its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on…
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,205 points or 1.63%, to settle at 75,273.45 and the 50-share NSE Nifty surged 394.05 points or 1.72%, to end at 23,306.45. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock markets rallied for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (March 25, 2026), with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing nearly 2% higher…
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Photo: Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) emphatically reiterated the Centre’s right to collect cesses and surcharges, saying the Constitution allowed it and the Centre would continue…
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee slumped 29 paise to close at a record low of 94.05 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) as heavy FII outflows and simmering tensions in West Asia kept investors on the edge. Even a drop in global crude oil…
The performance highlighted the growing appeal of Gold ETFs amid sustained investor interest and their resilient performance compared with traditional equity benchmarks. Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to shine as attractive long-term investment vehicles, delivering robust returns across multiple time horizons, according to data compiled by ACEMF as of March 23, 2026. It has outpaced…
Representative image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian benchmark stock indices were up 2% on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) as clarity on the Iran – U.S. war strengthened, making investors optimistic. Nifty 50 and Sensex opened at 23064 and 74652 points and improved steadily to the day’s high of 23434.75 and 75735.6 points, respectively. They were…
