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Markets rally: Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak; Reliance, PSU banks lead gains

The Indian stock market ended in green on Monday, with benchmark indices extending their winning streak for the fourth consecutive day, buoyed by strong quarterly results from major lenders and a rebound in global risk appetite.The BSESensex settled at 84,363.37, rising 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 closed at 25,843.15, up…

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IT sector outlook: Demand shows early stabilisation; AI productivity gains keep growth muted

India’s information technology (IT) services sector is showing tentative signs of demand stabilisation, even as visibility into calendar year 2026 remains uncertain, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.The report highlighted that major IT firms reported sequential revenue growth in the latest quarter, with the sector expanding 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. “While there are early…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green after US-China fears ease; Nikkei gains over 1300 points; HSI up by 2%

Asian markets rose on Monday, boosted by Japan’s Nikkei, as the country moves closer to naming its first female prime minister. Investors are also watching US inflation data due this week, expected to have only a minor impact on plans for further rate cuts. Nikkei rallied 1383 points, up 2.9% to reach 48,965. Hong Kong’s…

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Gold rush: Geopolitical tensions drive yellow metal gains, safe-haven flows fuel rally; what’s next for investors?

Gold’s rally this year has reignited investor interest ahead of Diwali, with the yellow metal emerging as one of 2025’s strongest-performing assets. Global uncertainties, dovish central banks, and safe-haven demand have kept prices elevated.“Gold has witnessed a parabolic rally since August 2025, soaring from Rs 98,500 per 10 grams to a fresh all-time high of…

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US markets today: Stocks rise led by Nvidia and AI gains; volatility keeps investors cautious

US stocks ticked higher on Thursday as technology shares rallied following signs of strong demand in the artificial-intelligence (AI) sector. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 116 points or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.5%, though markets remained choppy throughout the week, AP reported.Tech stocks led gains after Taiwan Semiconductor…

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Big gains for sovereign gold bond holders: RBI sets final redemption price; 338% return on SGB 2017-18 Series-III

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced the final redemption price of Rs 12,567 per gram for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series III, which is set to mature on October 16, 2025.The tranche, originally issued on October 16, 2017, had been open for subscription between October 9 and 11, 2017. The…

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Currency watch: Rupee rises 7 paise to 88.72 against dollar; domestic markets and crude oil support gains

The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to close at 88.72 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by positive domestic market trends and a broad decline in crude oil prices, PTI reported. Forex traders said the central bank’s intervention also provided support, although a firm US dollar capped sharper gains.The rupee opened at 88.80 and…

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