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Reports on rollback of strategic disinvestment can't be confirmed or denied: IDBI Bank

The clarification came after reports suggested the sale might be scrapped due to low price bids, which had led to a sharp fall in the bank's shares. The bank said the disinvestment is being conducted through a competitive bidding process and that it has no role in negotiations.

Mar 16, 2026

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

Gold, silver prices ease over profit booking, consolidation trend

Gold and silver prices eased slightly on Friday amid profit booking and consolidation after recent record highs. MCX gold April futures fell 0.14% to Rs 1,60,046 per 10 grams, while MCX silver May futures declined 0.19% to Rs 2,67,448 per kg

Mar 13, 2026

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

India clocks 7.8% GDP growth in Q3 FY26 in new series data, full year growth pegged at 7.6%

India's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q3 FY26, according to new series data with 2022-23 as the base year, while full-year growth is projected at 7.6%, up from 7.1% in FY25. The economy is estimated to reach Rs 322.58 lakh crore in FY26.

Feb 27, 2026

India on course to become world's 3rd largest economy: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy, with Q3 FY26 GDP at 7.8% and full-year growth at 7.6%. He noted India's strong post-Covid growth and the AI ecosystem as drivers of sustained 7% real and 10–11% nominal growth.

Feb 27, 2026

SEBI warns investors about fake STT Notices, 'account handling' services

SEBI clarified that STT is automatically collected by brokers under the Finance Act, 2004, and it does not issue demand notices. SEBI warned investors about rising fraud involving fake Securities Transaction Tax (STT) notices and so-called "account handling" services promising risk-free profits.

Feb 27, 2026

Earlier in the day, gold had jumped 2 per cent while silver soared 6 per cent. Analysts attributed the surge to geopolitical tensions as US President Donald Trump's 10-day deadline for a

Gold, silver prices surge amid US-Iran tensions

MCX gold April futures gained 0.43 per cent to Rs 1,60,399 per 10 grams around 12.30 am on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.05 per cent to Rs 2,67,600 per kg.

Feb 27, 2026

Q3 GDP growth likely at 8.3 pc as GST cuts boost demand: Report

The report from Union Bank of India said that gross value added growth for Q3 FY26 likely improved to 8 per cent from 6.5 per cent in Q3 FY25, though it may be marginally slower than the 8.1 per cent recorded in the second quarter.

Feb 27, 2026

NSE IX to open 30 overseas markets for Indian investors: Report

NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) plans to allow Indian investors to access 30 overseas markets over the next three to six months through its Global Access platform. Currently offering US stocks, the exchange aims to expand to G7 nations, including countries in Europe, Japan, and the UK.

Feb 25, 2026

Gold, silver prices surge over global trade uncertainty, dollar dip

Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday amid rising global trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a weaker US dollar. MCX gold April futures rose 0.76% to Rs 1,61,180 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March futures jumped 3.20% to Rs 2,69,075 per kg.

Feb 25, 2026

India's GDP growth likely to cross 8 pc in Q3 FY26 despite global headwinds: SBI report

India's GDP growth is projected to reach 8–8.1% in Q3 FY26, according to an SBI Research report, driven by strong rural and urban consumption despite global uncertainties. The report highlights resilient domestic demand supported by fiscal stimulus.

Feb 24, 2026

GIFT Nifty sets new record with $23.48B turnover and 457,989 contracts traded

The index recorded its highest-ever single-day trading volume of 457,989 contracts, with a turnover of $23.48 billion, or around Rs 2.13 lakh crore.

Feb 22, 2026

GoI capex contracts 23.4 pc in Q3 as spending adjusts after H1 frontloading: ICRA

ICRA projects GDP growth to ease to 7.2 per cent in Q3 from 8.2 per cent in Q2, citing lower government capex, weak exports and base effects, though growth is expected to remain above 7 per cent supported by festive demand and GST rationalisation.

Feb 22, 2026

PNB manager held in Rs 6.5 crore gold loan scam case

Gold rises 0.23% on safe-haven demand; silver jumps over 4%

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,54,080 on Friday down from Rs 1,54,483 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

Feb 21, 2026

No proposal to impose transaction charges on UPI payments, reiterates Centre

UPI handles 170 billion transactions annually, signals India's digital reach

By moving money over 170 billion times per year across a billion people, instantly and cheaply, India proved that "the world's digital financial highways could one day flow through the country," and signalled its arrival "as a global economic and high-tech superpower," the report said.

Feb 21, 2026

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

According to RBI data, the value of gold reserves, a key component of foreign exchange reserves, increased by $4.990 billion to $128.466 billion in the week ended February 13.

Feb 20, 2026

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Economy News

Reports on rollback of strategic disinvestment can't be confirmed or denied: IDBI Bank

Gold, silver prices ease over profit booking, consolidation trend

India clocks 7.8% GDP growth in Q3 FY26 in new series data, full year growth pegged at 7.6%

India on course to become world's 3rd largest economy: CEA Nageswaran

SEBI warns investors about fake STT Notices, 'account handling' services

Gold, silver prices surge amid US-Iran tensions

Q3 GDP growth likely at 8.3 pc as GST cuts boost demand: Report

NSE IX to open 30 overseas markets for Indian investors: Report

Gold, silver prices surge over global trade uncertainty, dollar dip

India's GDP growth likely to cross 8 pc in Q3 FY26 despite global headwinds: SBI report

GIFT Nifty sets new record with $23.48B turnover and 457,989 contracts traded

GoI capex contracts 23.4 pc in Q3 as spending adjusts after H1 frontloading: ICRA

Gold rises 0.23% on safe-haven demand; silver jumps over 4%

UPI handles 170 billion transactions annually, signals India's digital reach

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

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