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Gold and silver prices tumble over 4 pc as West Asia tensions ease

Gold and silver prices dropped sharply as easing tensions in West Asia reduced demand for safe-haven assets. The decline followed remarks by Donald Trump about a temporary pause in strikes on Iran, boosting hopes of de-escalation. Gold and silver futures on MCX and COMEX fell.

Mar 24, 2026

Sensex jumps 1,372 points, Nifty near day's high as geopolitical tensions ease

The Nifty rose sharply by 399.75 points, or 1.78 per cent, to settle at 22,912.40. The Sensex also posted solid gains, climbing 1,372.06 points, or 1.89 per cent, to close at 74,068.45.

Mar 24, 2026

SEBI warns investors about unregulated digital gold, e-gold products

SEBI flags 1.33 lakh manipulative social media posts on securities market: Govt

SEBI flagged 1.33 lakh manipulative social media posts related to the securities market till February 2026, Parliament was informed. The regulator coordinates with platforms to remove such content and curb misleading advice by unregistered finfluencers.

Mar 24, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open sharply higher as Trump signals pause in Iran strikes

Sensex surged as much as 2 per cent or 1,516 points to hit an intra-day high of 74,212, while Nifty opened at 22,878, up 365.80 points or 1.62 per cent.

Mar 24, 2026

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

Gold down 9.4%, silver 10.2% amid global sell-off and rising interest rate concerns

Gold and silver prices plunged sharply despite the West Asia conflict, with gold falling 9.41% and silver 10.21%. The decline was driven by profit booking, rising interest rate expectations, and global market sell-offs. Experts say this is a temporary correction, not a trend reversal, and advise investors to remain cautious.

Mar 23, 2026

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Sensex crashes 1,836 points, Nifty slumps 2.6 pc as Middle East tensions intensify

The Sensex closed at 72,696.39, down 2.46 per cent or 1,836.57 points, while the Nifty settled at 22,512.65, losing 601.85 points or 2.60 per cent.

Mar 23, 2026

FM Sitharaman tables Finance Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha: Here's what changes once passed

Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha to implement Budget 2026-27 proposals, including tax and duty changes, and introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 to ease compliance and decriminalise minor offences for businesses, startups, and farmer-run companies.

Mar 23, 2026

Sensex falls 1,500 points as Iran-Israel war, crude oil prices continue to dent sentiment

Sensex fell 1,555.62 points or 2.08 per cent to 72,977.34 in early trade, while Nifty declined 479.95 points or 2.07 per cent to 22,634.55.

Mar 23, 2026

Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp decline, tracking weakness in global bullion markets amid rising inflation concerns and expectations of interest rate hikes linked to escalating US-Iran tensions.MCX, gold futures dropped up to 5.59%, while silver plunged as much as 6.63% in early trade.

Mar 23, 2026

HDFC Bank takes biggest hit as market valuation plunges over Rs 56,000 crore in last week

HDFC Bank was the biggest loser among India's top companies last week, with its market valuation dropping over Rs 56,000 crore to Rs 12,01,267.28 crore.

Mar 22, 2026

The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.

Geopolitical tensions, oil prices likely to drive D-Street next week

The Nifty slipped 0.16 per cent to close at 23,114.50, while the Sensex ended 0.04 per cent lower at 74,532.96.

Mar 22, 2026

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

Gold falls 5.89% this week amid profit booking and dollar surge; silver prices decline

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,47,218 on Friday, down from Rs 1,56,436 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

Mar 21, 2026

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

New rules aim to simplify procedures while strengthening transparency, compliance, and reporting standards. A key change relates to house rent allowance (HRA). While exemption limits remain unchanged—50% of salary for metro cities and 40% for non-metros—taxpayers must now disclose their relationship with landlords.

Mar 20, 2026

Sensex rises 325 points to 74,532, Nifty gains 112 points to settle at 23,114

Sensex gained 325.72 points to close at 74,532.96, while Nifty rose 112.35 points to 23,114.50. The market ended higher due to positive sentiment and buying across sectors, showing improved investor confidence and steady upward momentum during the trading session.

Mar 20, 2026

Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback before breaching the 93-mark for the first time to trade at 93.08.

Mar 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid hopes of de-escalation in Middle East conflict

Sensex opened at 74,559, up 352 points or 0.47 per cent, while Nifty started trading at 23,110, higher by 108 points or 0.47 per cent, according to exchange data.

Mar 20, 2026

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

India's Rs 5 trillion gold hoard fuels boom in fast-growing gold loan market, draws global investors

RBI data shows that gold loans more than doubled in a year, reaching Rs 4 trillion in January from Rs 1.75 trillion a year earlier. Experts, however, estimate the actual market size to be around Rs 14 trillion, considering lending by NBFCs, which account for nearly half of the sector.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex tumbles 2,500 points, Nifty sheds 775 points amid escalating Middle East conflict

The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty crash in early trade over escalating Middle East tensions, oil prices

Sensex plunged 1,953 points or 2.55 per cent to 74,750, while Nifty also witnessed heavy selling pressure, declining 580 points or about 2.4 per cent, before recovering a bit in early trade.

Mar 19, 2026

Gold, silver prices slide up to 2 pc as US Fed keeps rates unchanged

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) were trading around 1 per cent, or Rs 1,313, lower at Rs 1,51,712, hitting an intraday low at around 10:22 am. Similarly, silver futures (May 5) declined to Rs 2,43,083, down 2 per cent or Rs 5,111.

Mar 19, 2026

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Gold and silver prices tumble over 4 pc as West Asia tensions ease

Sensex jumps 1,372 points, Nifty near day's high as geopolitical tensions ease

SEBI flags 1.33 lakh manipulative social media posts on securities market: Govt

Sensex, Nifty open sharply higher as Trump signals pause in Iran strikes

Gold down 9.4%, silver 10.2% amid global sell-off and rising interest rate concerns

Sensex crashes 1,836 points, Nifty slumps 2.6 pc as Middle East tensions intensify

FM Sitharaman tables Finance Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha: Here's what changes once passed

Sensex falls 1,500 points as Iran-Israel war, crude oil prices continue to dent sentiment

Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar

HDFC Bank takes biggest hit as market valuation plunges over Rs 56,000 crore in last week

Geopolitical tensions, oil prices likely to drive D-Street next week

Gold falls 5.89% this week amid profit booking and dollar surge; silver prices decline

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

Sensex rises 325 points to 74,532, Nifty gains 112 points to settle at 23,114

Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid hopes of de-escalation in Middle East conflict

India's Rs 5 trillion gold hoard fuels boom in fast-growing gold loan market, draws global investors

Sensex tumbles 2,500 points, Nifty sheds 775 points amid escalating Middle East conflict

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