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Gold holds steady amid easing US-Iran tensions; silver gains on MCX

Gold, silver rise up to 2 pc amid crude oil surge, West Asia tensions

Gold and silver prices rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid a surge in crude oil prices and escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Safe-haven demand pushed gold up over 1% during the session, while silver gained up to 2%.

Apr 30, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid rising crude oil prices

The Nifty fell 0.74% to close at 23,997.55, while the Sensex declined 0.75% to 76,913.50. Weak global sentiment due to concerns over supply disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz weighed on markets.

Apr 30, 2026

Rupee Slips 11 Paise To 94.27 Against Dollar On US Currency Demand & Rising Oil Prices

Rupee slips past 95 against US dollar amid crude spike

The currency touched an all-time low of 95.07 and slipped further to around 95.20 during the session. The fall was also influenced by hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve, which supported the dollar and pushed US bond yields higher, despite keeping interest rates unchanged.

Apr 30, 2026

Sensex, Nifty fall nearly 1 pc as oil surge weighs on sentiment

Sensex dropped about 700 points to 76,759.37, while Nifty slipped over 200 points to 23,943.45. The decline was broad-based, led by auto, banking, metal, FMCG, and realty stocks. Heavyweights like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors PV, Axis Bank, and M&M were among the top losers.

Apr 30, 2026

Gold, silver trade on firm note ahead of US Fed decision

Gold and silver traded on a firm but cautious note ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision, with both metals moving within a narrow range amid global uncertainty. Silver showed relatively stronger momentum but remained volatile.

Apr 29, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid global uncertainty

The Nifty closed at 24,177.65, up 0.76 per cent or 181.95 points, while the Sensex settled at 77,496.36, gaining 0.79 per cent or 609.45 points.

Apr 29, 2026

Rupee weakens to 94.81 against dollar as crude oil stays above $111

rupee weakened by 13 paise to 94.81 against the US dollar, pressured by rising global crude oil prices above 111 dollars per barrel and ongoing US-Iran tensions. Month-end dollar demand and safe-haven buying further weighed on the local currency. The dollar index rose marginally to 98.67.

Apr 29, 2026

AI Needs Energy: Adani Commits $100 Billion as Google Joins with $15 Billion Investment

Jeet Adani announced that the Adani Group will invest $100 billion to build large-scale infrastructure to support India's AI growth, emphasising that affordable and scalable AI depends on strong energy and digital systems.

Apr 29, 2026

Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade despite geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices

Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 opened higher on Wednesday, rising over 0.5% in early trade despite escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. Gains were driven by strong buying in auto, chemicals, realty, energy, and IT stocks

Apr 29, 2026

ED attaches additional assets of Anil Ambani Group worth Rs 3,034 crore in RCom case

The action under the PMLA aims to prevent asset dissipation and protect banks, with the probe alleging fund diversion in loans worth over ₹40,000 crore.

Apr 28, 2026

Gold and silver prices hit record high this week amid global uncertainty

Gold, silver prices decline up to 2 pc as West Asia conflict push crude above $110

Gold and silver prices declined by up to 2% on Tuesday amid heightened US-Iran tensions and a surge in crude oil prices above $110 per barrel. On MCX, both metals faced selling pressure, with gold slipping below key resistance levels and silver showing weak buying interest.

Apr 28, 2026

Adani Total Gas stock surges over 7.5% after posting 9% increase in Q4 profit

While the market indices remained muted on Tuesday, the stock of Adani Total Gas surged over 7.5 percent on the bourses, a day after reporting strong financials in the fourth quarter of the last financial year.

Apr 28, 2026

Markets end lower as crude oil surge weighs; mid, small caps outperform

Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower on Tuesday as a surge in crude oil prices amid US-Iran tensions dampened investor sentiment. Banking and IT stocks led the decline, while oil & gas and metal stocks gained.

Apr 28, 2026

Indian stock markets trade lower amid US-Iran tensions, surging crude

The Sensex fell around 330 points while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark in early trade. Banking, pharma, and FMCG stocks led the decline, though broader markets like midcaps and smallcaps showed resilience and traded in the green.

Apr 28, 2026

Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply

The closure has sharply reduced global oil supply, leading to record inventory drawdowns and an estimated multi-million barrel per day supply loss. The market is now facing a significant oil deficit and pushing Brent prices above $100 in recent trading, with WTI also surging.

Apr 27, 2026

Stock market cheers India-New Zealand FTA as Sensex ends 639 points higher

Indian stock markets closed strongly higher, with the Sensex rising 639 points and Nifty gaining 194 points, driven by positive sentiment after the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was finalised. The deal removes or reduces tariffs on most bilateral trade, boosting investor confidence.

Apr 27, 2026

Rupee slips 11 paise to 94.27 against US dollar amid oil surge, FII outflows

The Indian rupee depreciated 11 paise to 94.27 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, extending its fall for the fifth straight session. Persistent dollar demand, rising crude oil prices due to global tensions, and foreign institutional outflows weighed on the currency.

Apr 27, 2026

Gold, silver prices fall sharply after recent rally; silver drops over ₹4,700 per kg

Gold, silver trade flat amid Iran-US de-escalation hopes, rising crude

On MCX, gold futures slipped slightly to around ₹1,52,410 per 10 grams, while silver declined to ₹2,43,200, though both metals saw intraday gains. Analysts said precious metals remain range-bound with a cautious bias, driven by technical levels and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Apr 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early session on global optimism

Sensex traded at 77,121.97, up 0.59 per cent or 457 points in early trade, while Nifty climbed to 24,047, rising 150 points or 0.62 per cent from the previous close, led by buying in realty, pharma, IT, auto, and banking stocks.

Apr 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Fed meet, Q4 earnings, US-Iran tensions likely to drive stock market this week

In the coming week, markets are expected to be driven by key global and domestic triggers. The outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be closely watched, with expectations that the US Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged.

Apr 26, 2026

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Gold, silver rise up to 2 pc amid crude oil surge, West Asia tensions

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid rising crude oil prices

Rupee slips past 95 against US dollar amid crude spike

Sensex, Nifty fall nearly 1 pc as oil surge weighs on sentiment

Gold, silver trade on firm note ahead of US Fed decision

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid global uncertainty

Rupee weakens to 94.81 against dollar as crude oil stays above $111

AI Needs Energy: Adani Commits $100 Billion as Google Joins with $15 Billion Investment

Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade despite geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices

ED attaches additional assets of Anil Ambani Group worth Rs 3,034 crore in RCom case

Gold, silver prices decline up to 2 pc as West Asia conflict push crude above $110

Adani Total Gas stock surges over 7.5% after posting 9% increase in Q4 profit

Markets end lower as crude oil surge weighs; mid, small caps outperform

Indian stock markets trade lower amid US-Iran tensions, surging crude

Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply

Stock market cheers India-New Zealand FTA as Sensex ends 639 points higher

Rupee slips 11 paise to 94.27 against US dollar amid oil surge, FII outflows

Gold, silver trade flat amid Iran-US de-escalation hopes, rising crude

Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early session on global optimism

Fed meet, Q4 earnings, US-Iran tensions likely to drive stock market this week

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