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Gold and silver are expected to hold their ground in the coming week as traders look to the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes for cues on the monetary policy outlook, analysts said, even as trading volumes remain subdued due to limited data releases.According to PTI, market participants will track the minutes of the Federal Open…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion in the week ended December 19, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday, PTI reported.The latest increase follows a rise of $1.689 billion in the previous week, taking the country’s overall forex buffer to its highest level in recent…
Asian stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, rounding off a strong year driven largely by gains in AI-related stocks, while commodities such as gold and silver extended their rally to fresh record highs as 2025 comes to an end.Overnight in the United States, Wall Street ended on a positive note, with the S&P 500 closing…
Winter is the time when the energy levels are low, and the muscle strength, along with the lack of exercise, makes winter a season that lacks natural exercise. Surya Namaskar, or sun salutation, is a yoga technique that solves the problem related to low energy levels and induces warmth inside the body. Surya Namaskar is…
India’s IPO market gains momentum, boosts PE exits: KPMG report India’s IPO market has shown strong momentum in 2025, emerging as a key exit route for private equity (PE) investors, according to KPMG’s Pulse of Private Equity Q3’25 report.The report noted that India’s stock markets have performed exceptionally well so far in 2025, creating a…
As Indian equities head into the final trading sessions of the year, the familiar question around the Santa Claus rally has resurfaced, with historical data and recent market signals pointing towards smaller stocks once again stealing the spotlight.Data from SAMCO Securities shows that smallcap stocks have delivered the strongest performance during the Santa Claus period…
Shares of several railway-linked companies surged in afternoon trade on December 22, as stock-specific triggers and rising pre-Budget expectations sparked fresh buying interest across the sector.Jupiter Wagons, IRCTC, RailTel and RVNL were among the top gainers, with some stocks rising as much as 15%, according to an ET report. The rally comes just over a…
Ponduru Khadi from Andhra Pradesh has finally received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a century after Mahatma Gandhi lauded its craftsmanship. This recognition validates the dedicated work of Srikakulam district weavers, whose traditional handspun fabric, made with local cotton and meticulous processes, now stands protected from imitation. The GI tag promises better demand and fair…
Asian stocks began the week on a positive note, following Wall Street’s gains on Monday, as tech stocks drove investor’s sentiments and currency markets grappled with volitality, with Japan’s yen sliding to record lows.In Japan, Nikkei added 973 points or 1.97% to reach 50,480 at 8:40 AM IST. South Korea’s Kospi also inched 1.88% to…
The combined market capitalisation of six of India’s ten most-valued companies rose by Rs 75,256.97 crore over the past week, even as the broader equity market closed lower. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys led the gains among the top firms. During the week, the BSE benchmark index slipped 338.3 points, or 0.39 per cent….
