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Gold prices touch new high on Dhanteras amid strong festive demand

Gold continues to decline amid dollar's surge, fading Fed rate cut hopes

"Gold prices began November on a positive note supported by a weaker rupee and Comex gold holding above $4,010. With the ongoing US government shutdown limiting key economic data releases, investors are keen on manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMI readings this week," said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Nov 4, 2025
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Indian stock markets end lower amid weak global cues

"The Nifty continued its lower highs and lower lows formation, slipping below the 25,600 mark. Momentum indicators and oscillators have given a sell crossover on the daily chart, indicating that short-term weakness is likely to persist," market watchers said. Nov 4, 2025
Indian stock market opens lower amid fresh US tariff concerns

India's M&A market stays steady amid global uncertainty: Report

North America led all regions, accounting for 62 per cent of global M&;A activity, while Europe saw mixed results. However, Asia-Pacific fell 19 per cent to a ten-year low of $284 billion, while Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia recorded a 6 per cent increase in aggregate deal value, though activity remains below the 10-year average. Nov 3, 2025
Gold, silver prices drop ahead of key US inflation data

Gold prices dip as safe-haven demand declines

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was Rs 1,21,113 during the day trade, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Analysts said the moderation in demand came as trade tensions between the US and China cooled and the dollar index jumped to its highest in three months. Nov 3, 2025
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India becomes world's 2nd largest honey exporter

Beekeeping, an agro-based activity undertaken by farmers and landless labourers in rural areas, forms an integral part of the Integrated Farming System. It plays a crucial role in pollination, thereby enhancing crop yields and farmers' income while providing honey and other high-value beehive products such as beeswax, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, etc., all of which serve as important sources of livelihood for rural communities. Nov 2, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

4 of India's top 10 companies add Rs 95,447 crore in market value last week

ICICI Bank's valuation slipped by Rs 21,618.9 crore to Rs 9,61,127.86 crore, and Infosys lost Rs 17,822.38 crore to settle at Rs 6,15,890 crore. Hindustan Unilever's valuation fell by Rs 11,924.17 crore to Rs 5,79,561.93 crore, while HDFC Bank's market cap declined by Rs 9,547.96 crore to Rs 15,18,679.14 crore. Nov 2, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Indian markets slip after four weeks of gains: Sensex, Nifty close lower

Market optimism was bolstered during the first three sessions by positive domestic economic data and China's approval for few Indian companies to import rare earth magnets. However, sentiment turned cautious after the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to the 3.75 per cent–4 per cent range. Nov 1, 2025