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Gold, silver prices drop ahead of key US inflation data

Silver prices jump 22 pc in January, near Rs 3 lakh mark

Silver prices have surged 22 per cent in January so far, extending a powerful rally that has taken MCX silver close to the Rs 3 lakh mark. From an April close of Rs 95,917, prices have jumped nearly 200 per cent to Rs 2,87,762, hitting record highs of Rs 2,92,960 last week and making silver the top-performing major asset class Jan 18, 2026
Indian stock market rings in New Year with gains, Nifty near 26,200

Top 3 firms add Rs 75,855 crore in market valuation last week

Among the top companies, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Infosys recorded gains, while HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, and Larsen & Toubro faced a combined erosion of Rs 75,549.89 crore in their market value. Jan 18, 2026
RBI governor meets US ambassador Sergio Gor; tech cooperation in focus

RBI governor meets US ambassador Sergio Gor; tech cooperation in focus

According to the US envoy, India will be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led strategic technology initiative focused on semiconductors, artificial intelligence and critical supply chains. In an earlier X update, Gor said: "Excited to kick off my first visit to Mumbai with a visit to our Consulate! Our dedicated team working hard to bolster the US-India partnership." Jan 17, 2026
India's forex rises by $392 million to $687 billion: RBI

India's forex rises by $392 million to $687 billion: RBI

Foreign currency assets declined by $1.12 billion to $550.86 billion, while Special Drawing Rights and the IMF reserve position also saw marginal decreases. Strong forex reserves reflect economic stability, help manage exchange rate volatility, support international trade, and enable the RBI to stabilise the rupee during periods of pressure. Jan 16, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty close week with gains over positive cues

At the closing bell, the Sensex added 187 points, or 0.23 per cent to settle at 83,570. The Nifty advanced 28 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 25,694. The broader markets performed in line with the benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.34 per cent. Jan 16, 2026
Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold, silver prices ease moderately as US dollar gains

Gold and silver prices slipped on Friday in both domestic and global markets as a stronger US dollar and reduced safe-haven demand weighed on sentiment. MCX gold and silver futures edged lower, while spot prices also declined after silver hit a record high earlier in the session. Jan 16, 2026
Govt extends export incentives to postal shipments to boost MSME sector

Govt extends export incentives to postal shipments to boost MSME sector

The move is expected to improve competitiveness for MSME exporters, especially those in smaller towns and remote areas, and give a boost to postal exports. The initiative builds on earlier reforms such as electronic processing of postal exports and imports, automated IGST refunds, and the Hub and Spoke model with over 1,000 Dak Niryat Kendras to support cross-border e-commerce. Jan 16, 2026
Adani Energy Solutions bags Rs 18,000 crore project in Q3 FY26, expands transmission network

Moody's Ratings upgrades outlook on Adani Ports to stable, reaffirms Baa3 ratings for ATSOL and AEML

The agency also affirmed the Baa3 senior secured ratings of Adani Transmission Step-One Limited (ATSOL) and Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), along with AEML's MTN programme ratings, and changed their outlooks to stable. Moody's expects all three entities to maintain solid access to liquidity and credit metrics supportive of investment-grade ratings over the next 12–18 months, Jan 15, 2026
Sensex down more than 500 points

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

The Sensex slipped 0.29 per cent, or 244.98 points, to close at 83,382.71, while the Nifty ended 0.26 per cent, or 66.70 points, lower at 25,665.60. "From a derivatives perspective, Nifty options data showed maximum call open interest at the 26,000 and 25,800 strikes, highlighting strong resistance levels," an analyst said. Jan 14, 2026
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