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So far this year, old prices have increased by Rs 51,350 or 65.04 per cent, advancing from Rs 78,950 per 10 grams on December 31, 2024. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold prices on Monday surged to a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams in Delhi, skyrocketing Rs 9,700 to scale this…
India is witnessing a record surge in travel this Diwali, with families blending traditional celebrations with leisure trips, luxury getaways, and spiritual journeys. Online travel platforms report strong growth in both domestic and international bookings, highlighting the country’s festive travel boom.MakeMyTrip co-founder and Group CEO Rajesh Magow said that visiting friends and relatives (VFR) remains…
AI image used for representative purposes As Diwali 2025 approaches, gold and silver markets have shown remarkable performance, with increases of over 47% and 52% respectively this year. On the MCX, prices have exceeded Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams, leading investors to speculate about further growth potential during the upcoming festive period.Analysts, quoted by Economic…
NEW DELHI: Gold demand this Dussehra witnessed a significant decline, with sales falling 25% to 18 tonnes compared to 24 tonnes during the same festival last year, according to the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA).“Last year Dussehra was a better one as the volume of gold sold was 24 tonnes. This year, the prices…
Silver stole the spotlight from gold in September, surging 19.4 per cent amid strong industrial demand, particularly from solar and technology sectors, and a tightening global supply, even as gold prices rose 13 per cent over the same period.In the national capital, silver prices climbed from Rs 1,26,000 per kilogram on September 1 to Rs…
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached unprecedented levels when markets opened on Thursday, driven by fresh optimism regarding potential interest rate reductions, whilst investors prepare for minimal economic data releases as the week concludes.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 20.0 points, representing a 0.04% increase, reaching 46,461.11. The S&P 500 advanced…
Tesla owner Elon Musk has set a new record, becoming the first person ever to build a fortune of almost $500 billion. The surge comes on the back of a rebound in Tesla’s stock and soaring valuations of his other ventures, including SpaceX and xAI.Forbes’ billionaires index put Musk’s net worth at $500.1 billion as…
India’s goods and services tax (GST) revenues rose 9.1% year-on-year to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in September, Reuters reported citing government data.In August, Gross GST collections had stood at Rs 1.86 lakh crore, reflecting a 6.5% rise from Rs 1.75 lakh crore in the same month last year. Net collections for August were Rs 1.67…
India is poised for a significant boost in consumer spending as GST rate reductions come into effect from Navratri, alongside income tax relief and lower interest rates from the RBI.Analysts are calling this a “Lollapalooza effect”, a rare policy combination expected to create a multiplier impact across consumption-linked sectors, influence spending habits, and generate opportunities…
Between January and July 2025, Kuwait recorded 2,666 divorces, including 222 khula and 287 pre-consummation cases/Representative Image Between January and July 2025, Kuwait witnessed a significant number of divorces among its citizens, with detailed statistics revealing new patterns in family dynamics. Despite these rising divorce figures, marriage rates remain robust. In response, the Ministry of…
