Gold Prices May Touch Rs 1.3 Lakh This Dhanteras, Could Hit Rs 1.5 Lakh by 2026

Mumbai — Gold continues its upward trajectory in 2025, with experts predicting prices could rise to Rs 1.3 lakh per 10 grams this Dhanteras and potentially reach Rs 1.5 lakh by early 2026.

The rally is being fueled by global economic…

Market Outlook: Quarterly Results, Inflation Data, Trump Tariffs Likely to Drive Markets Next Week

Mumbai — Indian stock markets are set for a crucial week ahead, with investors gearing up for a series of key developments including second-quarter corporate earnings, inflation data releases, and the global impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

Markets End Week on a High as Banking, IT, and Pharma Stocks Drive Gains

Mumbai – Indian stock markets wrapped up the week on a strong note, buoyed by sustained buying in banking, IT, and pharma stocks during the final two sessions.

Investor sentiment toward the banking sector remained upbeat following the…

Sensex, Nifty Rise as Global Sentiment Improves, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

New Delhi – Indian equity benchmarks moved higher on Friday, lifted by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and optimism over a possible US–India trade deal.

After a flat start, the Sensex rose 148 points, or 0.18 per…

HSBC Launches Innovation Banking in India, Commits $1 Billion to Support Startups

New Delhi – HSBC India on Thursday unveiled its Innovation Banking platform in India, offering specialized banking and financing solutions to support entrepreneurial ventures at every stage—from seed funding to IPO—as well as their…

Make in India Boost: iPhone Exports Soar to Record $10 Billion in April–September

New Delhi — In a major boost to the government’s ‘Make in India’ and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) initiatives, tech giant Apple has recorded iPhone exports worth around $10 billion (over ?88,500 crore) from India during…

Global Fintech Fest: FM Sitharaman Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System at GIFT City

Mumbai — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a foreign currency settlement system (FCSS) at GIFT City, aiming to facilitate international trade, attract investment, and enhance ease of doing business.

Speaking at the…

World Bank Raises India’s FY26 Growth Forecast; Country to Remain World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy

New Delhi — India is expected to continue as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong consumption, improved agricultural output, and rising rural wages, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.

The…

India’s Public Sector Banks Show Resilience Amid US Tariffs, While Private Lenders See Market Cap Decline

New Delhi — India’s public sector banks (PSBs) remained resilient through the July–September quarter (Q2 FY26), even as private sector banks saw their market capitalisation decline amid trade uncertainty and weak investor sentiment,…

Impact of GST reforms visible as festive sales break 10-year record: Experts

New Delhi – The government’s **Next Gen GST reforms** are beginning to make a visible impact on India’s economy, with experts noting that the ongoing **festive season has recorded the highest sales in a decade**, particularly…