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Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

In India, demand for gold remains strong despite the soaring prices. Analysts said that customers are buying more gold fearing prices may rise further.

Oct 17, 2025

Equities beat gold in long-term returns, capital protection: Report

A study by investment management firm OmniScience Capital revealed that Nifty50 has historically provided better average returns for holding periods of three years or more, along with a significantly higher likelihood of capital protection.

Oct 16, 2025

Stock market snaps three-day rally; IT stocks fall, Adani Group's shares rise

FIIs return to Indian markets, pump in over Rs 10,000 crore in October

The sudden shift in foreign fund flows has surprised many market watchers. Some analysts see this as a short-term rebound, while others believe it reflects improving corporate earnings prospects and stabilising economic conditions in India.

Oct 16, 2025

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold hits record high as investors seek safe haven amid global uncertainty

In the morning trade, gold futures on MCX were trading 0.60 per cent higher at Rs 1,27,960 per 10 grams, while silver futures were up 1 per cent at Rs 1,63,812 per kg.

Oct 16, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open higher on positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day amid strong Q2 earnings momentum

"The index also broke out above a major falling trend line that connects all key tops since the previous record high of 26,277, indicating the potential for further upside in the coming sessions," they added.

Oct 16, 2025

Sensex rises 340 points, Nifty above 25,400 as auto, bank stocks lead gains

Among the major gainers on the Sensex were Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech. On the other hand, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma were among the laggards.

Oct 16, 2025

The Case of Dr. Rajendra Suryabhan Upadhye: Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mindset Need to Thrive in Today's World

Dr. Rajendra Suryabhan Upadhye said Entrepreneurship today is driven by innovation. I've always said that innovation is not just about creating new products; it's about solving real-world problems in new ways.

Oct 15, 2025

How to use a housing loan EMI calculator to plan your loan repayment

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Oct 15, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open higher on positive global cues

Commenting on the Nifty's technical outlook, experts said that though the 20-day SMA stepped in yesterday, to limit the extent of the drop, we prefer to give more weightage to the bearish engulfing pattern, thus acknowledging the prevailing bearish bias.

Oct 15, 2025

Gold hits record high above Rs 1.27 lakh on MCX amid US-China tensions, rate cut hopes

Soon after, prices touched a fresh all-time high of Rs 1,27,500 per 10 grams. Silver prices also gained, opening 0.18 per cent higher at Rs 1,59,800 per kg and hitting an intra-day high of Rs 1,61,418.

Oct 15, 2025

RBI's wait-and-watch stance prudent, Dec rate cut not assured: Report

While any further rate cut by the RBI will depend on growth conditions, the depth of further rate cuts may be extremely limited and hence the RBI may also want to retain the powder dry for now, the report from Yes Bank said.

Oct 14, 2025

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', FM Sitharaman said that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before.

Oct 14, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid broad-based selling; Sensex slips 297pts

At the closing bell, the Sensex declined 297.07 points, or 0.36 per cent, to settle at 82,029.98, while the Nifty slipped 81.85 points, or 0.32 per cent, to end at 25,145.5.

Oct 14, 2025

Sensex rises 136 points, Nifty ends above 25,100 as banking stocks lift markets

Indian stock markets open higher amid global trade concerns, Q2 earnings buzz

Among the top performers on the Sensex were HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro, which rose up to 1.3 per cent.

Oct 14, 2025

Inflation likely around 0.45 pc next month, time for decisive RBI actions: SBI

"RBI, with its primary mandate of inflation targeting, runs the risk of missing the bull's eye if it remains fixated on market cacophony even when the deceleration in inflation has been way too evident and long term actuals, in general, seem quite detached from the figures released by the Central Bank in its own forecasters' assessment," Ghosh argued.

Oct 14, 2025