India’s household gold reserves have surged past $5 trillion, exceeding the nation’s GDP, as record gold prices reflect cultural significance and a safe-haven appeal. While central banks also fuel the rally, this vast, largely idle asset presents a policy challenge in unlocking its value for economic growth.Read More

Silver surged to fresh record highs on Monday. The March futures contract jumped 5.7% to Rs 2,54,174 per kg on the MCX, crossing the Rs 2.50 lakh mark for the first time ever. The rally extended globally as silver briefly breached $80 per ounce before retreating amid volatile trade.Read More

Indian equities commenced Monday’s trading session with modest gains, mirroring a positive trend in Asian markets. However, the upward momentum was tempered by ongoing concerns regarding foreign fund outflows and thin year-end trading volumes. Investors also closely monitored developments in the Ukraine war negotiations.Read More

Titan Company’s shares rose as it prepares to launch its first lab-grown diamond store under the new brand ‘beYon’ in Mumbai. Experts offer mixed views, with some seeing it as a strategic move to tap into growing demand, while others express caution regarding its impact on earnings and valuations.Read More

Indian railway stocks are roaring back after a 17-month slump. A Rs 66,500 crore boom in market value has occurred in just five days. Investors are repositioning ahead of the Union Budget. Improving revenue signals and fare rationalization are driving this comeback. Key stocks like Jupiter Wagons and RVNL have seen substantial gains.Read More

Hindalco outlook remains positive despite near-term headwinds at Novelis, says Axis Securities AVP Aditya Welekar. Bay Minette capex overruns may pressure margins of the company in the short term, but structurally higher aluminium prices, strong Indian operations and long-term Novelis capacity expansion support earnings visibility and cash flows over FY26–FY28.Read More

Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading as Middle East tensions and ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict fueled supply disruption concerns. Despite positive signals from peace talks, significant hurdles remain, particularly regarding territorial control in Donbas. Investors are also monitoring U.S. actions against Venezuelan oil and the impact of strikes in Nigeria.Read More

The yen saw a recovery on Monday after a significant Friday decline, as Bank of Japan policymakers debated further interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, the euro found support following U.S. President Trump’s optimistic remarks on a potential peace deal for the Ukraine war. Intervention warnings have capped dollar-yen, but broader yen pessimism persists.Read More

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