Gold and silver prices slipped on Friday as U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected, reducing bullion’s appeal as an inflation hedge, while a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on precious metals.
India’s initial public offering (IPO) market is poised for another record-breaking year in 2026, with top investment banks forecasting robust fundraising and continued investor enthusiasm in the primary markets.
Shares of State Bank of India (SBI) have seen some short-term profit booking after touching highs in November, leading to a mild pullback in recent trading.
Zerodha’s push into liquid ETFs is quietly reshaping the fixed-income landscape in India as investors seek higher-yield, cash-like instruments amid low savings rates and market volatility.
The oil sector today stands at a critical juncture, presenting attractive opportunities even as markets remain volatile. Falling international crude prices — with Brent slipping below $60 a barrel — have eased India’s import bill and bolstered profit margins for refiners and fuel retailers, creating a tailwind for the economy and energy companies.
In the past month, defence-oriented equities and funds have shown signs of weakness, putting pressure on investor sentiment in what was one of the standout sectoral themes this year.
The Indian rupee’s ongoing slide against major currencies is beginning to leave a mark on corporate India’s financial statements, raising fears of a return to the forex stresses last seen in 2008.
As discussed yesterday, market behaviour remained on the expected lines during the day. Continuing its downtrend, the Nifty opened near our level of 25770 (opened at 25764), slipped to our support of 25723 (day low of 25726.30), and bounced from there to 25902 (near our resistance of 25915). After respecting both sides of our levels, it closed near the previous close at 25815.55.
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Gold and silver prices slipped on Thursday after recent strong gains, as traders and investors booked profits following rallies to multi-week and record highs.
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