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Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid sustained FPI outflows

Around 9.30 am, the Sensex moved down 115 points, or 0.14 per cent to 84,579 and the Nifty eased 30 points, or 0.12 per cent to 25,911. Main broad cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.03 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.08 per cent. Dec 30, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Precious metals rebound as gold, silver recover after steep retreat

The pullback followed an early surge that saw gold touch $4,584 per troy ounce and silver climbed to $82.67 per ounce before both metals failed to hold gains. Analysts attributed the retreat largely to stretched long positions, a hike in margin requirements by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and thin holiday trading that amplified intraday swings. Dec 30, 2025
Silver hits record high above $52.50 as safe-haven demand fuel rally

Silver surge past Apple, Alphabet; eyes NVIDIA as world's second-most valuable asset

Gold continues to remain far ahead as the world's most valued asset, with a market capitalisation of $31.598 trillion as of Friday (December 26). The sharp rise in silver's valuation comes amid a historic rally in prices. Spot silver on Comex crossed the $75 per ounce mark on Friday and extended gains to hit a fresh record high. Dec 28, 2025
Total investment in real estate at $3.5 billion in 2025: Report

Total investment in real estate at $3.5 billion in 2025: Report

As per the report titled 'Trends in Private Equity Investments in India: H2 2025', office assets continued to dominate private equity inflows during the year. Office real estate attracted 58 per cent of the total investments, amounting to $2 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in the sector's scale, rental stability and institutional demand. Dec 28, 2025
Bitcoin slumps 30 pc from record highs in 2025

Bitcoin slumps 30 pc from record highs in 2025

Despite the decline, improving regulation, growing institutional involvement and expanding blockchain adoption are keeping long-term optimism alive, with 2026 increasingly being seen as a potential turnaround year for the crypto market. Dec 28, 2025
India's economy to clock robust 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite external headwinds: IMF

Union Budget 2026-27: CII outlines 4-point strategy for macroeconomic stability

According to a CII statement, at the core of the roadmap is adherence to the government's debt glide path targeting 50 per cent (plus or minus 1 per cent) of GDP by FY31. Maintaining Central debt at roughly 54.5 per cent of GDP and the fiscal deficit at 4.2 per cent of GDP in FY27 will preserve macro credibility while supporting growth. Dec 25, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold and silver bring cheers for investors, 2026 outlook remains strong

Silver prices surged by more than 137 per cent -- outperforming gold -- which also posted a strong gain of around 68 per cent this year. With equity markets facing volatility, both metals strengthened their position as preferred safe investment options, but silver clearly outshone all traditional choices. Dec 25, 2025
The transaction values Castrol at about $10.1 billion, including debt. After the deal, BP will continue to hold a minority stake in Castrol through a joint venture structure.Following the announcement, shares of Castrol India surged about 8 per cent in ea

BP sells 65 pc stake in Castrol for $6 billion

The transaction values Castrol at about $10.1 billion, including debt. After the deal, BP will continue to hold a minority stake in Castrol through a joint venture structure. Following the announcement, shares of Castrol India surged about 8 per cent in early trade and were quoted at around Rs 201 per share. Dec 24, 2025
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