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PNB manager held in Rs 6.5 crore gold loan scam case

Gold rises 0.23% on safe-haven demand; silver jumps over 4%

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,54,080 on Friday down from Rs 1,54,483 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

Feb 21, 2026

No proposal to impose transaction charges on UPI payments, reiterates Centre

UPI handles 170 billion transactions annually, signals India's digital reach

By moving money over 170 billion times per year across a billion people, instantly and cheaply, India proved that "the world's digital financial highways could one day flow through the country," and signalled its arrival "as a global economic and high-tech superpower," the report said.

Feb 21, 2026

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NIFTY 50, BSE Sensex edge higher for week amid AI-led IT losses

Nifty added 0.39 per cent during the week and added 0.46 per cent on the last trading day to settle at 25,571. At Friday's close, Sensex was up 316 points or 0.38 per cent at 82,814. It advanced 0.38 per cent during the week.

Feb 21, 2026

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

According to RBI data, the value of gold reserves, a key component of foreign exchange reserves, increased by $4.990 billion to $128.466 billion in the week ended February 13.

Feb 20, 2026

Sensex trades at all-time high, PSU bank and metal stocks lead

Nifty, Sensex post strong gains led by metals, PSU banks

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 316 points, or 0.38 per cent to settle at 82,814. Nifty added 116 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 25,571.

Feb 20, 2026

EU, US trade pacts to help India's growth momentum sustain for a longer period: RBI

The RBI said India's economy continues to grow strongly despite global uncertainties, with real GDP expected to rise 7.4% in 2025-26. Recent trade agreements with the EU and a US trade deal are expected to sustain growth momentum. Strong contributions from the services and manufacturing sectors.

Feb 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open in red; IT continues to bleed

As of 9.26 a.m., Sensex lost 154 points, or 0.19 per cent, to reach 82,343, and Nifty dipped 31 points, or 0.12 per cent, to settle at 25,423.

Feb 20, 2026

RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

Excluding banks, financial services and oil and gas firms, aggregate revenue rose 10 per cent in the quarter — the first double‑digit increase since the March 2023 quarter but aggregate profits dipped due to one‑time accounting impact of India's new Labour Codes.

Feb 20, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty log sharpest fall in over 2-weeks amid global tensions

The Sensex closed at 82,498.14, down 1,236.11 points or 1.48 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,454.35, falling 365 points or 1.41 per cent. The benchmarks posted their worst single-day fall since February 1 this year.

Feb 19, 2026

The 30-share Sensex closed at 83,450.96, rising 173.81 points or 0.21 per cent. The broader Nifty settled at 25,725.40, up 42.65 points or 0.17 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

As of 9.30 am, Sensex added 35 points, or 0.04 per cent, to reach 83,769, and Nifty gained 30 points, or 0.12 per cent to settle at 25,850.

Feb 19, 2026

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains amid deeper AI discussions at Impact Summit

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 283 points, or 0.34 per cent to settle at 83,734. Nifty added 93 points, or 0.37 per cent, to close at 25,819.

Feb 18, 2026

Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold, silver prices rise over macro-economic factors

"Gold has support at Rs 1,49,800 and Rs 1,47,700 while resistance at Rs 1,53,150 and Rs 1,55,500. MCX silver has support at Rs 2,24,400 and Rs 2,18,800, and resistance is at Rs 2,32,200 and Rs 2,36,000," an analyst said.

Feb 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty trade flat; IT index dips 1.35 pc

As of 9.30 am, Sensex lost 27 points, or 0.03 per cent, to reach 83,423, and Nifty dipped 2 points, or 0.01 per cent at 25,722.

Feb 18, 2026

Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 14% as precious metals tumble from record highs: Should you buy?

Gold, silver prices continue to decline amid weakening safe haven demand

Gold and silver prices fell for a second straight session amid weakening safe-haven demand. The MCX, gold April futures slipped 0.56 per cent while silver March futures dropped 1.18 per cent, as a stronger dollar and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on bullion prices.

Feb 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; PSU banks and IT stocks lead rally

The 30-share Sensex closed at 83,450.96, rising 173.81 points or 0.21 per cent. The broader Nifty settled at 25,725.40, up 42.65 points or 0.17 per cent.

Feb 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Indian stock markets trade lower, metals lead losses

As of 9.30 am, Sensex lost 232 points, or 0.28 per cent, to reach 83,044, and Nifty dipped 92 points, or 0.36 per cent, to settle at 25,590.

Feb 17, 2026

UPI pips cash as India's top payment mode with 57 per cent share of total transactions

UPI has become the country's most preferred payment mode, accounting for 57% of total transactions, surpassing cash at 38%, according to a Finance Ministry-commissioned study. Digital payments now dominate daily spending habits, with 65% of users making multiple UPI transactions daily,

Feb 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues, FII selling

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Gold rises 0.23% on safe-haven demand; silver jumps over 4%

UPI handles 170 billion transactions annually, signals India's digital reach

NIFTY 50, BSE Sensex edge higher for week amid AI-led IT losses

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

Nifty, Sensex post strong gains led by metals, PSU banks

EU, US trade pacts to help India's growth momentum sustain for a longer period: RBI

Sensex, Nifty open in red; IT continues to bleed

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

Sensex, Nifty log sharpest fall in over 2-weeks amid global tensions

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains amid deeper AI discussions at Impact Summit

Gold, silver prices rise over macro-economic factors

Sensex, Nifty trade flat; IT index dips 1.35 pc

Gold, silver prices continue to decline amid weakening safe haven demand

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; PSU banks and IT stocks lead rally

Indian stock markets trade lower, metals lead losses

UPI pips cash as India's top payment mode with 57 per cent share of total transactions

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak

Ola Electric's revenue from operations drops 55 pc in Q3, losses up on-quarter

Gold falls below Rs 1,56,000 as investors weigh macro risks

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