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

Gold falls 0.73% this week as profit-taking rises, dollar strengthens

Gold prices fell 0.73% over the week due to profit booking and a stronger US dollar, with MCX February gold futures at Rs 1,58,400 and silver futures at Rs 2,59,279 per kg. Despite the pullback, geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to support safe-haven demand.

Mar 14, 2026

Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman said the government will keep the fiscal deficit within the revised estimates despite additional spending through supplementary demands for grants. She reiterated that the fiscal deficit target for FY27 remains at 4.3% of GDP, continuing India's fiscal consolidation path.

Mar 13, 2026

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

Sensex, Nifty drops nearly 2 pc amid escalating Middle East tensions

The Nifty declined 488.05 points, or 2.06 per cent, to settle at 23,151.10. Meanwhile, the Sensex dropped 1,470.50 points, or 1.93 per cent, ending the session at 74,563.92.

Mar 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post early losses over geopolitical tensions, oil prices

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 516 points, or 0.68 per cent, to reach 75,517 and Nifty eased 174 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 23,464.

Mar 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end sharply lower as oil price volatility weighs on markets

The Nifty declined 0.95 percent, or 227.70 points, to close at 23,639.15. Meanwhile, the Sensex fell 1.08 percent, or 829.29 points, to settle at 76,034.42.

Mar 12, 2026

Gold slips on strong dollar, silver rebounds on MCX; Rupee hits record low

Gold prices in India slipped on Thursday, trading at Rs 1,61,665 per 10 grams on MCX, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and weak global cues. Silver rebounded, rising to Rs 2,71,065 per kilogram due to strong buying at lower levels.

Mar 12, 2026

Sensex, Nifty bounce back strongly as global tensions ease

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1 pc as Brent Crude crosses $100

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Mar 12, 2026

Sensex, Nifty tumble over 1 pc amid geopolitical tensions

At the closing bell, Sensex settled at 76,863.71, down 1.72 per cent or 1,342.27 points, while the Nifty ended at 23,866.85, plunging 394.75 points or 1.63 per cent.

Mar 11, 2026

Silver, gold prices drop further over profit booking

Gold and silver prices fell on Wednesday as investors booked profits, despite a weaker US dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions. MCX April gold futures declined 0.52% to Rs 1,62,452 per 10 grams, while MCX May silver futures dropped 1.69% to Rs 2,73,150 per kg.

Mar 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post sharp losses amid Middle East tensions

Sensex, Nifty post moderate losses over Middle East conflict

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 109 points, or 0.14 per cent, to reach 78,096 and Nifty eased 26 points, or 0.11 per cent to reach 24,234.

Mar 11, 2026

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

The Nifty closed 0.97 per cent, or 233.5 points, higher at 24,261.6, while the Sensex rose 0.82 per cent, or 639.82 points, to settle at 78,205.98.

Mar 10, 2026

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1 pc over heightened Middle East tensions

Sensex, Nifty rebound as US indicates Iran war nearing end; crude prices fall

As of 9.29 am, Sensex added 413 points, or 0.53 per cent, to reach 77,979 and Nifty gained 112 points, or 0.47 per cent to reach 24,140.

Mar 10, 2026

Oil prices jump past $100 as Iran conflict shakes markets

Global markets reacted sharply, with Asian stock markets falling. Analysts warn prices could rise further, potentially reaching $143 per barrel this year. Economists noted that Asia and Europe are most vulnerable, while the US, with high domestic production,

Mar 9, 2026

Sensex, Nifty fall nearly 2 pc amid US-Iran war

The Nifty settled at 24,028.05, down 422.40 points or 1.73 per cent. The index also officially entered the technical correction zone after falling more than 10 per cent from its record high of 26,373, which it had touched on January 5.

Mar 9, 2026