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Aditya Birla Group proposes $1.26 billion expansion of Odisha alumina refinery
Aditya Birla Group plans a significant expansion for its Odisha alumina refinery. The company will invest an additional $1.26 billion to triple its current capacity. This substantial investment will bring the total proposed expenditure to about $2.1 billion. The expansion project will be managed by the group entity Hindalco Industries. This development aims to significantly boost alumina production in the region.
SIF AUM jumps 29% to Rs 17,858 crore in June; inflows surge 171% MoM
Specialised Investment Funds saw assets grow significantly in June 2026. Total inflows into these funds also experienced a substantial increase. Hybrid Long-Short Funds continued their dominance within the SIF segment. The broader mutual fund industry also reported healthy investor participation during the month. SIP contributions reached a record high, indicating sustained retail interest.
Gold, silver prices decline in India: What's next for bullion
Gold, silver prices drop on MCX as strong US dollar, higher interest rate expectations, and West Asia tensions impact global bullion markets.
Gold, Silver Prices On July 9: Check Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad
Gold and silver prices increased in the global market as safe-haven demand returned
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
India silver import curbs create shortages, push premiums to six-month high
India's silver import restrictions cause shortages, pushing premiums to 6-month highs despite weak demand. This could weigh on global prices, but narrow India's trade deficit and ease rupee pressure.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Gold, Silver Rate Today: MCX gold price falls near ₹1.45 lakh per 10 grams, silver eases amid escalating US-Iran war
Gold, Silver Rate Today: Gold and silver prices in India opened lower on MCX, following weakness in global bullion prices, as escalation in the tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East stoked inflation fears and lifted dollar.
Gold falls below $4,160 an ounce, silver drops nearly 1%
Gold and silver prices dip after last week's rally. Investors eye US monetary policy, Fed signals, and global commodity markets.
Global Market: Citi joins London's bullion clearing network in major precious metals expansion
Citi has joined London's over-the-counter gold market clearing network, becoming the fifth bank to do so. This significant move expands the bullion trade's settlement infrastructure, which handles approximately $160 billion in daily transactions. Citi's entry, the first in a decade, signals progress in making the market more accessible. The bank will now offer Loco London settlement for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Gold prices slip ₹150, silver declines ₹5,000 amid weak global cues
Gold prices slipped Rs 150 to Rs 1,50,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, and silver dropped Rs 5,000, as a sluggish global trend and a firm US dollar prompted traders to trim positions in precious metals. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,50,800 per 10 grams in the preceding session. Silver snapped its four-day rally, declining Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,40,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,45,000 per kg, according to local dealers. Traders said the market remained range-bound as investors balanced lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia against a stronger greenback and expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy. "Gold prices experienced a slight decline in the domestic markets on Monday, as investors navigated the complex landscape of Washington-Tehran relations while awaiting key inflation data from the US," said Gaurav Garg, Research Analyst at Lemonn Markets Desk. In the ...