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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens almost 300 points up, Nifty50 above 23,300 despite crude oil price rise on fresh US-Iran tensions

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious negative note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23250, down by 100 points, as Asia-Pacific markets traded lower following weakness in US technology stocks and escalating geopolitical tensions after U.S. strikes on Iran after an Apache helicopter incidentIn the previous session, the Nifty 50 rebounded by…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver prices drop over 1% as fresh US-Iran tensions send crude oil prices up

Gold prices bounced back on Tuesday, rising by Rs 1,500 to move above the Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams level in the national capital, supported by a softer US dollar and improved sentiment in the bullion market. According to local traders, gold of 99.9% purity advanced to Rs 1,60,300 per 10 grams, inclusive of…

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At 7.7%, India’s GDP growth in FY26 beats slowdown predictions; but will the momentum continue amid US-Iran war?

Today’s GDP data is being seen as a sign of India’s underlying economic strength. (AI image) India’s economy continues to defy all growth projections. But for how long? At 7.8%, India’s GDP growth for the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26 beat all estimates by a wide margin. Retaining its tag of being the fastest growing…

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Strengthening forex reserves amid US-Iran war: RBI announces 5 measures to attract foreign capital – check details

Foreign capital (AI image) US-Iran war: Moving in to bolster forex reserves and attract foreign investments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced five measures. The steps come at a time when foreign investors have been exiting Indian equities at a record pace, putting pressure on the rupee and India’s…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices set for weekly fall as crude oil prices remain elevated, US-Iran conflict uncertainty continues

Gold prices staged a recovery in the national capital on Thursday, climbing back above the Rs 1.6 lakh mark per 10 grams as lower crude oil prices provided support amid continuing uncertainty surrounding developments in West Asia. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9% purity advanced by Rs 700 to Rs 1,60,300…

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US-Iran war: India looks to attract foreign investment; capital gains tax on government securities may be scrapped

At present, foreign investors are required to pay a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on listed equities and bonds held for more than a year. (AI image) In a bid to stem foreign capital outflow amid the Middle East crisis, the government is looking to do away with capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors’…

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US-Iran war: Rs 10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilization Fund approved for OMCs – how it aims to benefit airlines, passengers

The government said that due to the crisis in the Middle East, international ATF prices have increased 2.5 times. (AI image) Amid the prolonged Middle East conflict, the government has approved an Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund to safeguard problems being faced by airlines, oil marketing companies and fliers. This will be a…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold prices edge down on renewed US-Iran tensions

The government has tightened rules governing silver imports, requiring all incoming shipments of the metal to be channelled through RBI-designated agencies, entities approved by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and eligible jewellers authorised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). Such imports will now require…

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US-Iran war impact: RBI likely sold $12 billion gold reserves to shield foreign currency assets, says report

According to an assessment by Bloomberg Economics, RBI sold gold worth around $12 billion during the two weeks ending May 22. (AI image) Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the Reserve Bank of India may have sold some of its gold holdings to protect foreign exchange reserves from the economic fallout of the Middle East situation,…

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