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Gold price continues to soar! Rates jump record high of $4,467; US- Venezuela oil tensions fuel the rally
Gold prices hit a new record high Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions as the US seized Venezuelan oil tankers. Silver also neared historic peaks, extending a strong rally in precious metals. Expectations of lower US interest rates and a weaker dollar further fueled this surge, making gold an attractive safe haven for investors.
Emkay launches emerging Stars Fund – Series VII, eyes focus on equities, pre-IPO bets
Emkay Investment Managers has launched Emerging Stars Fund Series VII, a Category III AIF targeting listed equities and pre-IPO opportunities, with up to 35% allocation to unlisted companies, focusing on India’s long-term structural growth drivers.
Ambuja merger a long-term positive, stock to track fundamentals over headlines: Amnish Aggarwal
Ambuja Cements shares are in focus as consolidation benefits are assessed. Infrastructure order activity is picking up, signaling improving sector visibility. Real estate stocks face a cautious outlook with growth having peaked. Platform companies show sales growth but profitability is a concern. Select pharma names remain attractive for long-term investors.
What India’s best- and worst-performing startup stocks of 2025 reveal
India’s startup stocks in 2025 told a clear story: hype no longer pays. From Ather, Groww, and Meesho’s sharp rallies to Ola Electric and FirstCry’s steep falls, public markets rewarded execution, margins and discipline, while punishing capital burn and unclear paths to profitability.
Bankers urge RBI action as dollar glut, NDF pressure roil Indian rupee forwards
Indian bankers are urging the Reserve Bank of India to step in as a dollar surplus and pressure in the non-deliverable forward market have sent rupee forward premiums to multi-year highs. This surge, driven by regulatory constraints and a mismatch in dollar sales, signals expectations of further rupee weakening. Intervention is deemed necessary to ease market pressure.
HCLTech’s software arm to acquire Antwerp-based startup Wobby for $5.2 million
Wobby provides AI data analyst ‘Agents’ that enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface and receive actionable insights instantly
Gold prices, silver futures extend record rally on rate-cut hopes
Gold and silver prices surge to record highs as investors seek safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations
IRCTC to be removed from NSE F&O: What that means for investors — big and small
NSE's decision to remove IRCTC from the F&O segment is set to have a bearing on an investor's derivatives positions and the stock's future liquidity.
Why Most Indians Will Never Buy A Home in Gurugram, And That's By Design
Unlike other cities, Gurugram doesn't operate on national trends
India's Gen Z Borrows To Spend, Chinese Gen Z Saves To Survive
The shift in India has also redrawn the map for consumer businesses.
Women, early-career talent fuel 29% rise in job applications in 2025
Job applications in India surged 29% year-on-year in 2025, with over 9 crore applications recorded. This growth was fueled by increased participation from women and early-career professionals, alongside expanding service-led hiring and the mainstream adoption of digital recruitment tools. Women's applications saw a significant 36% rise, particularly in finance, administrative, customer experience, and healthcare support roles.
Hiring gains breadth as applications rise across India's cities and sectors
Job applications on Apna.co surged 29% year-on-year in 2025, driven by increased participation from women and early-career professionals. Service-led hiring expanded across all city tiers, with employers posting 1.4 million jobs. Women's applications jumped 36%, and median salaries rose 22%, indicating improved labor force participation and a shift towards formal employment.
'If This Breaks, Trading Stops': Nithin Kamath Exposes The Risk No Investor Sees Coming
Kamath says few brokers are willing to build their own systems.
India's Middle Class Priced Out: Mumbai Homes Cost 34 Years Of Salary And Rising
Inflation-adjusted income levels haven't kept pace
Goa Institute of Management redesigns PGDM–Big Data Analytics to train data-driven business leaders
As data and AI reshape decision-making, Goa Institute of Management has redesigned its PGDM–Big Data Analytics programme to blend advanced analytics with core management, leadership, ethics, and real-world application, preparing future managers for evolving, analytics-led roles across industries.
Ray Dalio Tells Nikhil Kamath Why India Could Be The Surprise Story In US-China Rivalry
Dalio placed the technology war at the center of future power shifts
SIP vs EMI vs FD: What Makes You Rich Over 20 Years Of Monthly Saving
An FD offers peace of mind but may not beat inflation over long periods.
Who Is Really Buying Rs 5 Crore Flats In Noida And Why They Might Regret It
Developers in Noida are focusing only on ultra-large formats
Budget 2026: Why A Higher LTCG Exemption May Help More Than A Lower Tax Rate
A rate cut on LTCG benefits those making very large gains in rupee terms
Gold price today: How much gold costs today in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities; check rates for 22K and 24K gold
Gold prices opened lower on the MCX at Rs 1,34,027 per 10 grams, a 0.37% dip, but remain above the crucial Rs 1.34 lakh mark. Spot gold and US gold futures also saw declines, while silver prices retreated from a record high.
Trump administration pauses Diversity Visa Lottery after Brown University shooting suspect entered US through program
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The accused shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, reportedly entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. This action aligns with President Trump's long-standing criticism of the program due to perceived security risks.
No middle managers? OnlyFans may have drawn inspiration from big tech’s management shake-up
No middle managers? OnlyFans may have drawn inspiration from big tech’s management shake-up, as CEO Keily Blair says company's secret to achieving high revenue generated on average per employee is the absence of middle managers.
11-Month Rent Agreement Expired But Tenant Refuses To Leave? Here's What Landlords Can Do
After rent agreement expires, landlords must avoid illegal eviction tactics and follow legal steps like issuing notices and documenting actions to support their case for eviction