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Gold rate rally to continue; prices could touch $4,500 per ounce driven by Asian demand: Report

Representative image (AI) Gold prices are on a remarkable upward trajectory, with international markets potentially seeing levels reach $4,500 per ounce, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL). The rally is supported by continued central bank purchases, geopolitical uncertainties, and strong demand from Asia. In 2025, gold has already surged over…

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Mutual Fund industry performance: AUM hits record Rs 75.61 lakh crore; equity funds dominate market

The Indian mutual fund industry reached an all-time high with assets under management (AUM) touching Rs 75.61 lakh crore in September 2025, reflecting a 12.7 per cent year-on-year growth, according to the latest Mutual Fund Industry Dashboard report published by Franklin Templeton. Equity-oriented funds accounted for the bulk of the growth, with AUM rising 9.5…

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India’s Russian crude oil trade rebound in October after previous quarter dip; imports rise to 1.8 million bpd: Report

In a notable shift, India’s crude oil imports from Russia have surged in the first half of October, reversing a three-month decline observed from July to September. This resurgence is attributed to Indian refineries operating at full capacity to meet the heightened demand during the festive season, as indicated by ship tracking data.Russian oil imports…

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Indian pharma eyes Russian market; Firms explore localised production; target to build largest API hub

Indian pharmaceutical companies are increasingly setting their sights on the Russian market, exploring opportunities to establish production facilities across various regions there. This development was highlighted by Sergey Cheremin, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations, during the “TIME: Russia-India. Mutual Efficiency” forum.Cheremin revealed that productive negotiations are…

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Focus on growth investing and emerging businesses helped our funds outperform the market: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund MD & CEO

Prateek Agrawal, Managing Director and CEO of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund With more than 30% compounded returns, the Motilal Oswal Large & Midcap Fund is the best performing diversified fund in the past three years. Likewise, the Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund is the top performer in its category. Prateek Agrawal, Managing Director and CEO of…

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Global economic turmoil: IMF wants world leaders, central banks to ‘buckle up’; here’s the 4-pronged strategy it recommends

Global economy (AI image) The global economy is going through a period of enhanced turmoil with the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump. Amidst this uncertainty, International Monetary Fund (IMF) MD Kristalina Georgieva has said that world leaders and central bank governors need to ‘buckle up’.Deepak Ajwani, Editor, Economic Times Online asked IMF…

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Silver hits record Rs 1,70,415 on MCX: Nearly 20% gain recorded in October- What could it mean amid festive season rush?

Silver prices soared to a record high on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday as the December 2025 futures contract climbed to Rs 1,70,415 per kilogram. This marks an increase of Rs 1,977 or 1.18% for the day.The surge in silver prices has resulted in a remarkable 19.8% gain for the month of October,…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for October 17, 2025 ahead of Dhanteras? ‘Buying on dips’ makes sense

Overall, the intraday technical setup stays distinctly bullish. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Just ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, gold prices are likely to continue their upward trend, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold continued its strong upward trajectory through the…

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Gold, silver hit record highs ahead of Dhanteras! MCX gold rates at Rs 1,30,005 per 10 gms, silver at Rs 1,67,999 per kg; safe-haven demand fuels surge

In a remarkable surge ahead of the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, gold and silver prices have reached unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. On Friday, gold December futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) soared by Rs 3,000, marking a 2.2% increase to a new all-time high of Rs 1,30,005 per 10 grams….

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