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Indian households turn investors, bank deposits surge: SBI report

Between FY15 and FY25, Indian banks saw a significant expansion, with deposits rising from ₹85.3 lakh crore to ₹241.5 lakh crore and advances increasing from ₹67.4 lakh crore to ₹191.2 lakh crore. The banking system's share of GDP also grew from 77% to 94%, indicating deepening financial intermediation. Jan 12, 2026
Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid rising geopolitical tensions

As of 9.22 am, Sensex slipped 95 points, or 0.44 per cent to 83,212 and Nifty eased by 95 points, or 0.37 per cent to 25,588. Main broad-cap indices were in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.33 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.57 per cent. Jan 12, 2026
Gold, silver prices jump on MCX amid weak dollar, global cues

Gold, silver prices hit fresh highs amid global uncertainties

Gold and silver prices hit fresh record highs as global uncertainties intensified due to escalating tensions between the US Justice Department and the Federal Reserve, geopolitical risks from Iran, and weaker-than-expected US jobs data. MCX gold and silver futures surged sharply, while spot prices also touched new peaks, driven by strong safe-haven demand and expectations of further US interest-rate cuts. Jan 12, 2026
Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

MCX silver may hit Rs 3.2 lakh in 2026: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal expects MCX silver prices to continue their strong rally in 2026, projecting a target of Rs 3.20 lakh per kg, implying nearly 27 per cent upside from current levels. After surging 170 per cent in 2025 and outperforming gold, silver's rise has been driven by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, easier monetary policies, strong ETF inflows, supply constraints and robust safe-haven demand. The brokerage highlighted silver's dual role as a precious and industrial metal, with record industrial demand from solar power, electric vehicles, electrification and power grid investments. Persistent supply deficits for the fifth consecutive year and falling exchange inventories have further supported prices, indicating tight physical availability in the market. Jan 11, 2026
Tighter H-1B norms, AI investments in focus as IT firms report Q3 numbers

Tighter H-1B norms, AI investments in focus as IT firms report Q3 numbers

Earnings from Reliance Industries Ltd will be another major trigger next week, given its significant weight in the indices. Investors will watch trends across the energy, retail and telecom businesses, with guidance on demand, margins and capex likely to drive sentiment, said market watchers. Jan 10, 2026
Tighter H-1B norms, AI investments in focus as IT firms report Q3 numbers

Tighter H-1B norms, AI investments in focus as IT firms report Q3 numbers

Earnings from Reliance Industries Ltd will be another major trigger next week, given its significant weight in the indices. Investors will watch trends across the energy, retail and telecom businesses, with guidance on demand, margins and capex likely to drive sentiment, said market watchers. Jan 10, 2026
Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in 2025: Data

Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in 2025: Data

The number of countries importing South Korean cosmetics reached 202 in 2025, up from 172 in 2024. Shipments to Europe, the Middle East, Southwest Asia and Latin America continued to grow, while the shares going to the U.S. and China have declined, the ministry said. Jan 9, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

The benchmark indices fell to their lowest level in over two months with Nifty trading below psychological level of 25,700. Nifty opened at 25,840, touched an intraday high of 25,940, and subsequently faced profit booking, slipping to an intraday low of 25,648. Jan 9, 2026
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals — particularly silver and gold — were the primary drivers of performance, supported by policy uncertainty, currency volatility, strong institutional participation, and persistent supply constraints. Jan 9, 2026
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