Gold custom duties hiked: Gold duty hike may raise domestic prices, divert supplies to grey markets: SBI report

Gold is expected to become costlier after the government’s recent move to raise import duty to 15%. Alongside, the impact is likely to show up in domestic prices as well as trade patterns, a report by SBI Research has predicted.SBI Research said that changes in gold import duty have been made several times in the…

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Why is stock market up today? Sensex rises over 1,000 points; Nifty50 above 23,700 – top reasons for rally

The government is evaluating a proposal to substantially reduce taxes on bond investments made by foreign investors. (AI image) Stock market rally today: Sensex and Nifty50 rallied strongly in trade on Thursday as firm global cues and possible steps to stem rupee’s fall boosted confidence. Both benchmarks rose over 1%, even as global and domestic…

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Arresting rupee’s fall: India eyes cut in taxes on bond investments by foreigners – here’s how it may help

The proposal was suggested by the Reserve Bank of India and is currently under active consideration by the Finance Ministry. Looking to tackle foreign outflows and preserve forex, the government is weighing a major cut in the tax burden imposed on foreign investors investing in domestic bonds. Policymakers are looking to bring the country’s framework…

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Crude Oil Prices India: West Asia crisis: India’s wholesale inflation jumps to 8.3% in April as fuel, crude oil prices surge

India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply to 8.30 per cent in April from 3.88 per cent in March, driven mainly by a steep rise in fuel, power and crude oil prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, according to government data released on Wednesday.Data released by the ministry of commerce and industry showed that inflation…

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Strait of Hormuz crisis a wake up call! India eyes Rs 40,000 crore subsea pipeline for uninterrupted gas supplies from Gulf

India’s demand for natural gas has been climbing steadily as the country seeks to raise the share of gas in its overall energy basket. (AI image) As concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz intensify, India is fast-tracking efforts to secure uninterrupted gas imports from the Gulf through a direct subsea pipeline. With energy security emerging…

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Why gold, silver duty hike to 15% is unlikely to hit demand for precious metals – explained

The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…

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Gold, silver price prediction: After duty hike to 15%, will gold head to Rs 1.70 lakh/10 grams & silver hit Rs 3.4 lakh/kg? Check outlook

MCX Gold is holding a bullish tone on the weekly chart, bouncing from recent lows and pushing back toward the recent swing high. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: According to Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, both gold and silver prices are exhibiting a bullish bias this…

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Stock Market Live Updates: BSE Sensex opens over 300 points up; Nifty50 crosses 23,500; crude oil prices still elevated, all eyes on Trump-Xi meet

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23,545, up by 125 points. Global equities advanced following a largely upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors overlooked elevated PPI data and continued buying in technology and communication stocks. Market participants are also closely watching developments around the…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 14, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Grasim Industries, Hindustan Unilever, and National Aluminium Co have been shortlisted as the top stocks to buy today (May 14, 2026) by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The expert also shares his outlook for Nifty, and…

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Asian markets mixed today: AI rally cools, Hang Seng gains 174 points while Kospi steadies after record peak

Asian equities traded mixed on Thursday as the AI and tech rally began to lose steam. At the same time, traders have remained cautioned amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. In Hong Kong, Hang Seng Index inched 174 points to 26,563 while Japan’s Nikkei remained steady, inching 0.66% higher to 63,539. South Korea’s…

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