Silver has surged past $72 an ounce, delivering nearly 140% gains this year and drawing fresh investor interest. Against this backdrop, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has predicted silver could hit $200 by 2026, citing hyperinflation risks, rising industrial demand and weakening fiat currencies as key drivers.Read More

NSE Holidays 2025: Leading exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed for trading on Thursday, December 25, due to the Christmas holiday. The commodity exchanges MCX and NCDEX will also take a day’s break and resume trading on Friday.Read More

Shares of Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Finance hit record highs on the BSE as domestic and global gold prices touched fresh peaks. Rising bullion prices, strong gold loan demand, and favourable brokerage outlooks have driven sharp gains in gold-backed lenders, significantly outperforming the broader market in 2025.Read More

India’s equity outlook for 2026 looks brighter as valuations ease, domestic growth stays resilient and global investors reassess the crowded AI trade. Punita Kumar Sinha, Founding Partner of Pacific Paradigm Advisors explains why financials, selective IT, real estate and capex-led themes could drive returns, while stock selection and diversification remain crucial.Read More

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) has refuted allegations of financial impropriety, asserting that all past transactions adhered to prevailing laws and regulatory frameworks. Management clarified that disclosures and fund diversions, including insurance transactions and payments to family members, were conducted with business rationale and proper approvals, emphasizing that current norms should not be retroactively...Read More

After gold’s surprise rally in 2025, equities could regain leadership in 2026, says Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities. Small- and mid-cap stocks look better placed as earnings catch up and valuations normalise. Metals, autos, ports and select NBFCs remain key themes, while asset-class leadership may rotate again next year.Read More

Castrol India shares surged 9% after BP announced the sale of a 65% stake in Castrol Limited to Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10.1 billion. The transaction, expected to close by end-2026, is part of bp’s strategic divestment programme aimed at strengthening its balance sheet while retaining exposure to Castrol’s growth through a 35%...Read More

Platinum has emerged as the standout precious metal of 2025, sharply outperforming gold and silver amid supply deficits, rising investment flows and strong industrial demand. Persistent production challenges, expanding Chinese participation and macro tailwinds have propelled prices to record highs, reshaping investor perceptions and reviving interest in platinum’s role within diversified portfolios.Read More

Bitcoin slipped below $88,000 amid thin holiday trading, with low liquidity amplifying modest sentiment shifts and increasing volatility risks. Profit booking and easing derivatives positions have kept prices range-bound, reflecting cautious market conviction rather than a strong bearish trend.Read More

Jupiter Wagons shares surged over 35% in four days after promoter Tatravagonka A.S. increased its stake to 19.24% through convertible warrant conversion. The acquisition was completed on December 19 and disclosed the same day in compliance with SEBI’s insider trading regulations. The move boosted investor confidence, reflecting promoter faith in long-term growth.Read More