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Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp decline, tracking weakness in global bullion markets amid rising inflation concerns and expectations of interest rate hikes linked to escalating US-Iran tensions.MCX, gold futures dropped up to 5.59%, while silver plunged as much as 6.63% in early trade.

Mar 23, 2026

HDFC Bank takes biggest hit as market valuation plunges over Rs 56,000 crore in last week

HDFC Bank was the biggest loser among India's top companies last week, with its market valuation dropping over Rs 56,000 crore to Rs 12,01,267.28 crore.

Mar 22, 2026

The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.

Geopolitical tensions, oil prices likely to drive D-Street next week

The Nifty slipped 0.16 per cent to close at 23,114.50, while the Sensex ended 0.04 per cent lower at 74,532.96.

Mar 22, 2026

Sensex rises 325 points to 74,532, Nifty gains 112 points to settle at 23,114

Sensex gained 325.72 points to close at 74,532.96, while Nifty rose 112.35 points to 23,114.50. The market ended higher due to positive sentiment and buying across sectors, showing improved investor confidence and steady upward momentum during the trading session.

Mar 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid hopes of de-escalation in Middle East conflict

Sensex opened at 74,559, up 352 points or 0.47 per cent, while Nifty started trading at 23,110, higher by 108 points or 0.47 per cent, according to exchange data.

Mar 20, 2026

Sensex tumbles 2,500 points, Nifty sheds 775 points amid escalating Middle East conflict

The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty crash in early trade over escalating Middle East tensions, oil prices

Sensex plunged 1,953 points or 2.55 per cent to 74,750, while Nifty also witnessed heavy selling pressure, declining 580 points or about 2.4 per cent, before recovering a bit in early trade.

Mar 19, 2026

Gold, silver prices slide up to 2 pc as US Fed keeps rates unchanged

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) were trading around 1 per cent, or Rs 1,313, lower at Rs 1,51,712, hitting an intraday low at around 10:22 am. Similarly, silver futures (May 5) declined to Rs 2,43,083, down 2 per cent or Rs 5,111.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by IT, realty stocks

The benchmark Nifty closed 0.83 per cent higher, gaining 196.65 points to settle at 23,777.80. Similarly, the Sensex rose 0.83 per cent, or 633.29 points, to end at 76,704.13.

Mar 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak as Trump signals Iran war may end soon

Sensex, Nifty open higher for third consecutive day; IT, auto lead gains

Sensex opened at 76,367, up 296 points or 0.39 per cent, while the Nifty started about 50 points higher at 23,632, registering a gain of 0.22 per cent.

Mar 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty bounce back strongly as global tensions ease

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

The Nifty closed 0.74 per cent, or 172.35 points higher, at 23,581.15. Similarly, the Sensex gained 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,070.84.

Mar 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty turn volatile after positive start amid West Asia tensions

Sensex opened 323.82 points or 0.42 per cent higher at 75,826.68 against the previous close, while Nifty started the session at 23,493.20, up 85 points or 0.36 per cent.

Mar 17, 2026

Gold dips 0.73 pc this week amid profit booking, dollar surge

Gold, silver fall up to 2 pc amid fading Fed rate cut hopes, geopolitical tensions

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the April 2 contract were trading at Rs 1,56,655 per 10 grams, down more than 1 per cent or Rs 1,811, touching an intra-day low around 10 am.

Mar 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early trade amid Middle East tensions

The 30-scrip basket opened 148 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 74,415 compared with the previous close. The index later pared losses and traded nearly flat at 74,611, up about 50 points in early trade.

Mar 16, 2026

Adani Total Gas slashes excess gas price for industries by nearly 30 pc

The company has also kept CNG and household piped gas prices unchanged despite the supply challenges. Around 70% of its gas supply is domestically sourced for CNG and household use, while about 30% comes from imported LNG, mainly serving industrial customers.

Mar 15, 2026

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