Gold prices declined sharply in futures trade on Friday amid weak spot demand, with retail rates also falling across major Indian cities.Prices of 24K, 22K and 18K also gold recorded declines.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for December delivery fell by Rs 2,178, or 1.51 per cent, to Rs 1,41,917 per 10 grams…
India welcomes Starlink, Jio and OneWeb, says govt (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India welcomes all players in the satellite communications sector, with consumers ultimately deciding which service they want to choose, govt sources told news agency ANI.“Customer is the king,” an official told ANI, adding that consumers would make their choice based on pricing, value…
Physical gold can involve significant upfront costs. Jewellery making charges can be particularly high. (Image for representative purpose only) Are you planning to buy gold on Dhanteras or Diwali this year? Buying precious metals such as gold and silver is seen to be auspicious during the festive season, but experts caution that investment decisions should…
Pakistan’s external debt doubles Pakistan’s external borrowing has nearly doubled in the last 10 years, reaching $135.1 billion in 2025, with China accounting for the largest share of the country’s outstanding debt among individual creditors.The increase comes as borrowing by developing economies also accelerated, taking the external debt of low- and middle-income countries to a…
Dhanteras shopping to cross Rs 1 lakh crore NEW DELHI: From lightweight gold jewellery to silver coins and traditional decorative items, Dhanteras shopping is seeing demand across categories despite precious metal prices remaining significantly higher than last year.Business during the festival is expected to exceed Rs 1 lakh crore nationwide on Friday, with gold and…
FIIs have remained net buyers of Indian stocks on every trading day so far this week. Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex continued to defy global market trends on Friday, extending their winning streak for the seventh consecutive session. The Sensex surged over 1,000 points, while the Nifty climbed past 24,700 during Friday’s session…
NEW DELHI: Banks across several states in India will remain closed on multiple days in November 2026 as Diwali celebrations and related regional festivals bring a series of holidays. The closures will be observed on November 9, 10 and 11, depending on the state and the festival being celebrated.Known as the festival of lights, Diwali…
What do historical returns on gold suggest and what’s the outlook for the next Samvat? Gold and silver have entered the Diwali 2026 season after an extraordinary 10 months, and this journey has been significantly more volatile than 2025.Buying gold on Dhanteras is considered auspicious in many traditions. But the festive season comes at a…
Stock market trading on Diwali: When will Dalal Street remain close or open NEW DELHI: Diwali festivities have begun, and investors are wondering when stock markets will remain open and closed for trading. The festival brings with it a series of celebrations, from Dhanteras and Naraka Chaturdashi to Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.Amid the…
From an investment perspective, the recent correction and profit booking provide an opportunity for investors looking to add gold. Gold price prediction today: The recent correction in gold prices is a good time to get in, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He shares his view on buying gold…
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel Thursday reported a profit of Rs 10,710 crore this Q2, up 24% from the same period last fiscal, thanks to strong revenue growth across its India and Africa businesses. The company reported an average revenue per user (ARPU) at Rs 271, up 5.8% from Rs 256 in last Q2. Its consolidated…
China and Hong Kong stocks fell as a Nasdaq-led tech rout rippled across Asia and fuelled fears the AI boom is losing steam, although bargain hunting helped pare losses in mainland markets buoyed by Beijing’s market-supporting measures. China’s blue-chip CSI300 Index dropped 1.5% by the midday break, but remained on track to snap a 12-week-long…
