Record surge pushes silver futures to a fresh high Silver futures for the March 2026 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbed sharply, jumping ₹8,951 or 4% to an all-time high of ₹2,32,741 per kg. The rally has been steep: the white metal has rallied ₹29,176 or 14.33% since December 18. What drove the … Read more
Early trade: Sensex and Nifty slip as caution returns to the market Indian benchmark indices opened lower in early trade, with the 30-share BSE Sensex slipping 183.42 points to 85,225.28 and the 50-share NSE Nifty dipping 46.45 points to 26,095.65. The move reflects a cautious start as investors weighed near-term risks against longer-term themes. Quick … Read more
Markets on Edge as Currency Sentiment Sours Forex traders say investor mood has weakened as a mix of factors weighs on the local currency. A slide in domestic equities, stronger demand for dollars from importers, and lingering uncertainty around a key trade deal have combined to sap confidence and raise volatility in currency markets. What … Read more
Bourses slipped as a chunk of the 30-stock index underperformed, dragging broader sentiment. Among the heaviest laggards were InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Steel. Their weakness contributed materially to the index’s downward move and drew fresh attention from investors managing short- and medium-term risks. Who slipped and why … Read more
Central bank moves fail to calm forex market as dollar demand and oil prices rise Forex traders say recent central bank steps — offering USD/INR swaps and conducting Open Market Operations (OMOs) — did little to lift market sentiment. Despite these interventions, the rupee remained under pressure as strong dollar demand and rising crude oil … Read more
The rupee opened stronger after the central bank announced a liquidity infusion of about ₹3 lakh crore into the markets. Forex traders said the move helped ease immediate pressure on the currency and calmed short-term volatility. Immediate market reaction On the opening of trade, the rupee firmed up as participants responded to the central bank’s … Read more
Early trade sees a steady start for Indian benchmarks Indian equity markets opened on a positive note, with the BSE Sensex rising 115.8 points and the NSE Nifty gaining 40.7 points in early trade. The move came as investors responded to broadly favourable global cues and a calmer risk tone in overseas markets. What’s behind … Read more
Snapping a two-day winning run, the 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 42.64 points, or 0.05%, to finish at 85,524.84 on the day. The benchmark oscillated through the session, hitting a high of 85,704.93 and a low of 85,342.99 before settling modestly lower. Market snapshot Close: 85,524.84 Change: down 42.64 points (–0.05%) Intraday high: 85,704.93 Intraday low: … Read more
The Indian rupee made a modest gain against the US dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange on the session. It opened at 89.67, moved between 89.59 and 89.85, and finally settled at 89.65 (provisional), up 3 paise from the previous close. Intraday movement and trading range Volatility was limited during the session, … Read more
Precious metals climb as investors seek safe havens Gold and silver have recently climbed to record highs as investors poured into safe assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing expectations that central banks will cut interest rates. The move reflects a mix of economic signals and risk-off sentiment that is pushing demand for hard assets. … Read more