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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
Homemade Skincare

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
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Indian stock market opens flat amid mixed global cues

The Sensex started the session at 84,379.79, down 25 points against the last session's closing of 84,404.46. Nifty opened 14 points lower at 25,863.80. However, both the indices turned green in a while amid buying in automobile and banking heavyweights. Oct 31, 2025
SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock's weight

SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock's weight

The index will now require a minimum of 14 constituents, an increase from the current 12. The weight of the top constituent will be limited to 20 per cent, reduced from 33 per cent. Additionally, the combined weight of the top three constituents cannot exceed 45 per cent, down from 62 per cent. Oct 31, 2025
GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

The UPI saw 31 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 19.63 billion in the month of September — with 21 per cent growth in transaction amount at Rs 24.90 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed. Month-wise too, UPI witnessed a growth in transaction amount, from Rs 24.85 lakh crore in August. Oct 31, 2025