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Gold, silver prices dip on MCX ahead of US Fed meeting

Silver slides nearly 3.5 pc on MCX; trades below Rs 2.42 lakh per kg

The decline came after passive investment funds were expected to reduce their holdings in precious metals futures to match new index weightings. The selling is seen as heavier than usual following the strong rally in gold and silver in recent months.

Jan 8, 2026

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

India's GDP to grow 6.6 pc by FY27 powered by digital economy, AI, silver economy

AI adoption will scale across BFSI, manufacturing, and healthcare, with the potential to add $600 billion to GDP over the next decade. Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad are emerging as major data centre hubs, reinforcing India's position as a global digital infrastructure leader, the report said.

Jan 8, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues

Main broad-cap indices performed almost in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.32 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.14 per cent.

Jan 8, 2026

Sensex, Nifty likely to be stock-specific in 2026, not broad-based: Report

The asset management firm said Indian equity markets are likely to remain supported by healthy domestic demand and improving macro conditions, with a gradual recovery in corporate earnings expected through 2026.

Jan 7, 2026

India's economy to clock robust 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite external headwinds: IMF

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

The buoyant growth in the services sector has been found to be a major driver with a robust growth of 9.9 per cent at constant prices in FY 2025-26 for financial services, real estate, professional services, and public administration.

Jan 7, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid geopolitical worries

At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped 102.20 points, or 0.12 per cent, to settle at 84,961.14. The Nifty also closed in the red, falling 37.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, to end at 26,140.75.

Jan 7, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex likely to touch 95,000 by December: Report

The report from MS Research predicted a 13 per cent upside for BSE Sensex to touch 95,000 by December 2026 citing a 50 per cent probability.

Jan 7, 2026

Elon Musk Hints at Launching 'The America Party' Amid Rift With President Trump

Elon Musk's xAI completes $20 billion funding round with Nvidia backing

The company did not disclose individual investment amounts or the split between debt and equity, and named Stepstone Group, Fidelity Management & Research, MGX, Baron Capital Group and Cisco Systems Inc.'s investment group among other investors who participated in the funding.

Jan 7, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 246 points, or 0.29 per cent to 85,193 and Nifty eased 70 points, or 0.27 per cent to 26,180.

Jan 6, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; IT stocks lead early market gains

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

Markets also remained cautious amid mixed global cues following a US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. At the close of trade, the Nifty ended at 26,250.30, slipping 78.25 points or 0.3 per cent.

Jan 5, 2026

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Gold, silver prices jump as geopolitical shock pushes safe‑haven demand

MCX gold February futures were 1.47 per cent up at Rs 1,37,750 per 10 grams around 1:30 p.m., while MCX silver March futures rose 2.92 per cent to Rs 2,43,223 per kg, though both remain below December 2025 record highs of Rs 1,40,465 per 10 grams and Rs 2,54,174 per kg.

Jan 5, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses over latest geo-political tensions

Even as Indian companies showed signs of improving quarterly earnings, optimism was blunted by caution over the implications of US military action in Venezuela. As of 9.30 am, Sensex eased 62 points, or 0.07 per cent to 85,699 and Nifty gained 9 points, or 0.03 per cent to 26,319.

Jan 5, 2026