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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.

India, New Zealand wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years

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.