Gold’s rally this year has reignited investor interest ahead of Diwali, with the yellow metal emerging as one of 2025’s strongest-performing assets. Global uncertainties, dovish central banks, and safe-haven demand have kept prices elevated.“Gold has witnessed a parabolic rally since August 2025, soaring from Rs 98,500 per 10 grams to a fresh all-time high of…
File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed confidence that India’s exports will maintain a positive growth trajectory in 2025-26 despite global uncertainties, including US-imposed tariffs.Addressing reporters, Goyal said that during the first six months of the current fiscal (April–September 2025-26), India’s goods and…
On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras today, many Indians will turn to buying gold and silver, following a tradition deeply tied to prosperity. But this year, financial planners suggest using the festive spirit to explore smarter investment avenues that can grow your wealth and save taxes — beyond just ornaments and coins. 1. Think modern,…
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank’s profit growth slowed in the September quarter as a steep drop in treasury income offset gains from its core banking business. The lender’s standalone net profit rose 5.2% year-on-year to Rs 12,359 crore for the three months ended September 30, 2025.The bank’s underlying performance remained strong, with steady loan growth, higher fee…
MUMBAI: Federal Bank reported a record rise in operational income for the quarter ended Sept 2025, but higher provisions led to a decline in net profit.The bank’s net profit fell 9.5% year-on-year to Rs 955.3 crore from Rs 1,057 crore in the same quarter last year. Total provisions, including tax, rose 35.4% to Rs 689…
As Diwali approaches, many are uncertain whether the festival falls on October 20 or 21 this year. As for stock markets, investors would also like to know definitive dates of the days when trading will not happen. They have a definitive date to note: the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will…
The ministry of cooperation has joined hands with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) for what is set to be the largest rice event, Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, in a bid to strengthen the country’s rice sector. Alongside the conference, three major initiatives will be launched: a Coffee Table Book on Indian Rice,…
Boeing on Friday received green light from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase monthly production of its 737 Max aircraft, following reviews and inspections.The plane maker can now make 42 jets per month, up from the previous limit of 38. The cap had been introduced after a door plug blew off an Alaska…
Gold prices have rallied throughout 2025, rising almost 39% over the past year, weakening the prospects for festive selling. On Friday, just a day before Dhanteras, gold prices soared Rs 3,000 to record a new high at Rs 1,34,800 per 10 grams.Meanwhile, silver, after reaching a peak of Rs 1.76 lakh per kg on Wednesday,…
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order that provides relief for American carmakers while introducing a 25% tariff on truck parts.The White House said the order extends an arrangement allowing companies to reduce tariffs on imported vehicle parts. At the same time, it imposes a 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks and…