The gold and silver trade is experiencing extreme volatility and speculation, moving beyond normal demand-supply dynamics. Global developments in markets like China and Indonesia, coupled with US trade tariffs and de-dollarization trends, are driving price movements. Regulatory interventions are increasing to curb speculative excesses and ensure physical delivery.Read More

Indian metal stocks slid sharply after a global rout in commodities, triggered by a stronger dollar and hawkish signals from Washington following Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.Read More

Sun Pharma shares rose sharply on Sunday after the company reported a 16% YoY rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 3,369 crore, supported by strong India business and improved margins. The firm also declared an interim dividend of Rs 11 per share, further boosting sentiment despite cautious institutional activity.Read More

The Defence Secretary has indicated a potential 20% increase in the FY27 defence budget to maintain operational readiness and strengthen self-reliance amid ongoing global tensions.Read More

Metal stocks tumbled on Budget Sunday as gold, silver and copper prices slumped, dragging Hindustan Copper down 19% and knocking the Nifty Metal index lower. The sell-off followed a sharp correction in commodities triggered by a stronger dollar and market jitters after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next US Federal...Read More

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal anticipates the upcoming Union Budget will maintain the status quo, with no major reform surprises due to geopolitical uncertainties and foreign fund outflows. He stresses the urgent need to address FPI outflows and tax-related concerns to restore investor confidence and financial stability.Read More

Bank of Baroda reported a 4.39% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 5,443 crore, driven by reduced provisions. Despite a 15% loan growth, net interest income saw minimal growth due to margin compression. The bank anticipates exceeding its FY26 loan growth target and aims to improve its Net Interest Margin.Read More

Gold and silver extended their steep selloff on MCX, with futures sliding 6% and gold ETFs crashing up to 16% as a surging US dollar and profit-taking hit sentiment. In the previous session, silver plunged as much as 27% (Rs 1,07,968), marking its biggest single-day crash ever and pulling prices back below the Rs 3...Read More

Indian stocks saw mixed trading ahead of the federal budget. Investors watched for signals on public spending and support for export sectors. Metal stocks faced selling pressure. Experts anticipate a growth-oriented budget with potential focus on exports and defense. Global markets experienced declines. FIIs were net buyers while DIIs were net sellers.Read More

Bitcoin slipped to nearly $78,800, down over 6% in 24 hours, as markets reacted to the Fed leadership change and rising geopolitical tensions. Risk-off sentiment deepened after Kevin Warsh was named the next Fed Chair, pressuring major altcoins and dragging global crypto market capitalisation below $2.7 trillion.Read More