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Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 14% as precious metals tumble from record highs: Should you buy?

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday after hitting record highs, as investors booked profits and the US dollar strengthened. MCX gold slipped over 1 per cent, while silver dropped more than 3 per cent, after seeing heavy intraday volatility.

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Budget 2026: Investors to focus on debt metrics, deficit outcome, borrowings

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, investors will focus on debt metrics, deficit targets, and record borrowings projected at Rs 16.5 lakh crore. The Economic Survey forecasts FY27 GDP growth of 6.8–7.2% amid global risks, while upcoming CPI revisions may slightly raise inflation due to updated weightings.

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Economic Survey 2026: CEA Nageswaran flags normal rupee pressure, backs manufacturing and India's development-first AI

Economic Survey 2026: CEA Nageswaran flags normal rupee pressure; backs manufacturing, India's development-first AI

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament on Thursday. The Survey projects real GDP growth of 6.8–7.2 per cent and sets the tone for the Union Budget, which will be presented on February 1, 2026.

2 days ago

269 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in India over 11 years: World Bank

World Bank ranks India among top 5 in terms of private investment in infra

According to the Survey, this has been made possible by the institutionalisation of multimodal planning through PM GatiShakti, complemented by the National Logistics Policy and digital platforms that are reducing transaction costs and execution risks.

2 days ago

India made notable gains in school enrolment, higher education institutions, says govt

Economic Survey 25-26: India boosts school enrolment, higher education; MSMEs drive growth, exports

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted India's progress in education and MSME growth. School enrolment and higher education institutions have increased significantly, aided by the Right to Education Act, NEP 2020, and improved infrastructure and teacher capacity.

2 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 3rd day as economic survey boosts investor sentiment

At the close of trade, the Nifty index rose 0.3 per cent, or 76.15 points, to settle at 25,418.90. The Sensex also gained 0.27 per cent, adding 221.6 points to end at 82,566.37.

2 days ago

India's forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion

India remains world's largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

The Survey highlighted a rising share of remittances from advanced economies due to skilled workers, strong FDI inflows, and robust forex reserves of $701.4 billion, sufficient to cover about 11 months of imports. India attracted 18.5% of GDP in gross investment inflows, ranked top in South Asia for FDI, fourth globally in Greenfield projects, and emerged as the largest destination for digital Greenfield investments.

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FM Sitharaman set to present Economic Survey 2026, all eyes on GDP growth estimates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey. All eyes will be on India's projected GDP growth estimates for the current fiscal (FY26) as well as the upcoming financial year (FY27).

2 days ago

How User Habits Create Security Gaps in Digital Payments

When safety becomes as instinctive as the payment itself, the gaps in our digital defenses will finally begin to close.

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Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Budget 2026 likely to focus on bolstering defence, critical minerals, power, infra

The forthcoming FY27 Union Budget has to strike a deft balance of sustaining growth momentum and maintaining fiscal consolidation, even as it also needs to address near-term challenges emanating from unprecedented geopolitical flux.

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Closing Bell:Market deep in red, Sensex crashes1,066 pts, investors lose , Nifty below 25,250

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

The Sensex closed at 82,345, rising 487 points, or 0.60 per cent. During the session, the index moved between a high of 82,504 and a low of 81,815 as markets swung between gains and losses.

3 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty crosses 25,350 buoyed by India-EU FTA

As of 9.30 am, Sensex added 545 points, or 0.67 per cent, to reach 82,402, and Nifty gained 183 points, or 0.73 per cent to 25,359.

3 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India-EU trade deal boosts sentiment

At the close of trade, the Nifty rose 0.51 per cent, or 126.75 points, to settle at 25,175.40. The Sensex also ended higher, gaining 319.78 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 81,857.48.

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Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues, FII selling

Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors await India-EU FTA

As of 9.25 am, Sensex dipped 436 points, or 0.54 per cent, to reach 81,101, and Nifty declined 110 points, or 0.44 per cent to 24,938.

4 days ago

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Gold, silver continue to touch new highs as US dollar weakens

MCX gold February futures rose 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,58,343 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures rose 6.56 per cent to Rs 3,56,670 per kg. Earlier in the day, gold had peaked to Rs 1,59,820 per 10 grams, up 2.4 per cent, before profit-booking eased the price level.

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Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 14% as precious metals tumble from record highs: Should you buy?

Budget 2026: Investors to focus on debt metrics, deficit outcome, borrowings

Economic Survey 2026: CEA Nageswaran flags normal rupee pressure; backs manufacturing, India's development-first AI

World Bank ranks India among top 5 in terms of private investment in infra

Economic Survey 25-26: India boosts school enrolment, higher education; MSMEs drive growth, exports

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 3rd day as economic survey boosts investor sentiment

India remains world's largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

FM Sitharaman set to present Economic Survey 2026, all eyes on GDP growth estimates

How User Habits Create Security Gaps in Digital Payments

Budget 2026 likely to focus on bolstering defence, critical minerals, power, infra

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty crosses 25,350 buoyed by India-EU FTA

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India-EU trade deal boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors await India-EU FTA

Gold, silver continue to touch new highs as US dollar weakens

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