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India's forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion

India remains world's largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

The Survey highlighted a rising share of remittances from advanced economies due to skilled workers, strong FDI inflows, and robust forex reserves of $701.4 billion, sufficient to cover about 11 months of imports. India attracted 18.5% of GDP in gross investment inflows, ranked top in South Asia for FDI, fourth globally in Greenfield projects, and emerged as the largest destination for digital Greenfield investments. 27 days ago
Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Gold, silver continue to touch new highs as US dollar weakens

MCX gold February futures rose 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,58,343 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures rose 6.56 per cent to Rs 3,56,670 per kg. Earlier in the day, gold had peaked to Rs 1,59,820 per 10 grams, up 2.4 per cent, before profit-booking eased the price level. 29 days ago
Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Union Budget, Fed meeting and earnings likely to drive stock market next week

The Union Budget, to be presented on February 1, will be closely watched for tax changes, spending plans, and growth-boosting measures that could set the market's near-term direction. Globally, the US Fed's policy meeting is expected to keep rates unchanged, but guidance on future rate moves could influence sentiment. Jan 25, 2026
RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

The brokerage noted that recovery in mass consumption—especially in rural areas and lower-income urban households—is still at an early stage, supported by a good crop cycle, state welfare transfers, and GST cuts. However, consumption trends are uneven, with affluent and middle-income groups showing signs of slowing due to job concerns and AI-related disruptions. Jan 25, 2026
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Why stock markets often trade lower ahead of Union Budgets

Stock markets often trade lower ahead of the Union Budget due to heightened uncertainty and fears of policy surprises, with data from 2010–2022 showing negative average returns for Nifty in the week before the Budget. Volatility typically peaks on Budget day, though markets tend to rebound afterward, posting an average gain of 1.36 per cent in the following week. Jan 25, 2026
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