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

Gold, silver fall up to 2 pc amid fading Fed rate cut hopes, geopolitical tensions

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the April 2 contract were trading at Rs 1,56,655 per 10 grams, down more than 1 per cent or Rs 1,811, touching an intra-day low around 10 am.

Mar 16, 2026

Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1 pc after 3-day losing streak

The benchmark Sensex rose 939 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 75,502.85. Meanwhile, the Nifty climbed 257.70 points, or 1.11 per cent, to settle at 23,408.80.

Mar 16, 2026

Reports on rollback of strategic disinvestment can't be confirmed or denied: IDBI Bank

The clarification came after reports suggested the sale might be scrapped due to low price bids, which had led to a sharp fall in the bank's shares. The bank said the disinvestment is being conducted through a competitive bidding process and that it has no role in negotiations.

Mar 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early trade amid Middle East tensions

The 30-scrip basket opened 148 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 74,415 compared with the previous close. The index later pared losses and traded nearly flat at 74,611, up about 50 points in early trade.

Mar 16, 2026

Adani Power wins deal for 1,600 MW power supply to MSEDCL

The company emerged as the lowest bidder with a tariff of Rs 5.30 per kWh. The deal strengthens Adani Power's long-term power supply portfolio and supports India's plan to expand thermal power capacity to meet rising electricity demand.

Mar 15, 2026

India headed to become world's 3rd largest economy soon: Report

The Bharat Progress Report 2025-26 by the NXT Foundation highlights India's rapid economic and technological growth, noting that the country became the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, overtaking Japan with a GDP of about $4.18 trillion.

Mar 15, 2026

New IPO rules: Govt allows large firms to list with lower public shareholding initially

The amendment links minimum public offers to a company's post‑issue capital at the IPO price. Companies with post‑issue capital above Rs 1,600 crore but up to Rs 4,000 crore must offer shares worth at least Rs 400 crore to the public.

Mar 14, 2026

Iran and India have historical relations, allowed 'some' vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Ambassador

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing strong ties with India. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, he said two LPG tankers

Mar 14, 2026

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

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

Gold, silver prices ease over profit booking, consolidation trend

Gold and silver prices eased slightly on Friday amid profit booking and consolidation after recent record highs. MCX gold April futures fell 0.14% to Rs 1,60,046 per 10 grams, while MCX silver May futures declined 0.19% to Rs 2,67,448 per kg

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

DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 22.20 crore over mass flight cancellations and delays in December

IndiGo parent shares fall nearly 4 pc after Citi cuts target price

Shares of IndiGo fell after brokerage firm Citigroup cut its target price for the stock to Rs 5,100 from Rs 5,700, while retaining a "buy" rating. The airline has faced challenges, including geopolitical tensions, stricter FDTL norms, rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee

Mar 12, 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

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Gold, silver fall up to 2 pc amid fading Fed rate cut hopes, geopolitical tensions

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1 pc after 3-day losing streak

Reports on rollback of strategic disinvestment can't be confirmed or denied: IDBI Bank

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early trade amid Middle East tensions

Adani Power wins deal for 1,600 MW power supply to MSEDCL

India headed to become world's 3rd largest economy soon: Report

New IPO rules: Govt allows large firms to list with lower public shareholding initially

Iran and India have historical relations, allowed 'some' vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Ambassador

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

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

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

Gold, silver prices ease over profit booking, consolidation trend

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

IndiGo parent shares fall nearly 4 pc after Citi cuts target price

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

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

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

Sensex, Nifty tumble over 1 pc amid geopolitical tensions

Silver, gold prices drop further over profit booking

Sensex, Nifty post moderate losses over Middle East conflict

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