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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 ...
AI-led productivity will keep US dollar strong; Fed likely on hold through 2026: Standard Chartered
Steven Englander, Managing Director - Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why structural factors, not the economic cycle, are driving the US dollar. He discusses the Fed's rate outlook, long-term interest rates, capital flows, emerging markets, India's rupee and what could trigger a sustained decline in the dollar.
Zerodha eyes foray into investment banking
India's leading retail broker, Zerodha, is making a significant move into investment banking. The company has applied to Sebi for a merchant banking license through its arm, Zerodha Corporate Advisors. This strategic expansion comes as the equity capital markets show strong potential, with experts noting ample room for new players possessing robust distribution and investor networks.
Zerodha eyes foray into investment banking
India's leading retail broker, Zerodha, is making a significant move into investment banking. The company has applied to Sebi for a merchant banking license through its arm, Zerodha Corporate Advisors. This strategic expansion comes as the equity capital markets show strong potential, with experts noting ample room for new players possessing robust distribution and investor networks.
Foreign investors could return to India if earnings improve, rupee stays stable: Emmer Capital
Manishi Raychaudhuri, Chief Executive Officer of Emmer Capital Partners, highlighted AI spending concerns, higher US interest rates and a stronger dollar as the key factors driving volatility across Asian markets, while stressing the need for more job creation in India.
Angel One, CAMS and ICICI AMC among JP Morgan's preferred bets on India's SIP boom
JP Morgan has initiated coverage of India’s capital markets sector with a bullish outlook, citing resilient SIP inflows and rising retail financialisation. The brokerage prefers Angel One, CAMS and ICICI AMC, while staying cautious on BSE, KFin, CDSL and MCX despite strong recent stock performance.
Worst is behind us, markets could hit new highs in 6-12 months: Envision’s Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Founder of Envision Capital, remains positive on digital platforms, defence, aerospace and consumer discretionary sectors, citing long-term domestic growth drivers. Shah expects stronger earnings, policy reforms and foreign investor participation to support markets, while also identifying opportunities linked to GLP-1 drugs, nutrition products and healthcare themes.
Sebi plans to ease KYC rules for FPIs, offer more clarity to global capital
India’s financial watchdog, Sebi, is gearing up to make the investment terrain more inviting for foreign investors by reforming the Know Your Customer rules. This effort aims to strip away unnecessary complexities in compliance, enticing global funds to explore Indian markets. Moreover, Sebi plans to revisit disclosure guidelines and introduce fresh long-term equity derivatives.
India growth story intact, AI not a bubble yet, Citi’s Aloke Gupte says
Rupee depreciation is a big factor people consider, because anyone running a global portfolio looks at returns on a dollar basis, not on an individual currency basis, and the rupee's performance impacts what you have invested, Aloke Gupte, Citigroup's co-head of global equity capital markets, said.
Rupee may weaken towards 98 as oil and US yields pressure EMs: David Hauner of BofA Securities
David Hauner, Head-Global EM Fixed Income Strategy at BofA Securities, remains structurally bullish on emerging markets over the long term despite near-term headwinds. He expects oil prices to ease, the US dollar to weaken and capital flows to gradually return to emerging market assets next year.
Meesho partners with BSE to drive IPO readiness for MSMEs, digital sellers
E-commerce platform Meesho has partnered with the BSE to launch a new initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and digital businesses transition into publicly-listed companies. The initiative, named 'Project Shikhar', was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and aims to facilitate the listing of high-performing independent e-commerce sellers on the BSE SME platform, addressing their need for growth capital. BSE Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy said the exchange pioneered the SME platform to give dynamic, job-creating businesses a direct route to capital markets. "Over the years, the BSE SME platform has enabled hundreds of MSMEs to list, raise growth capital and strengthen governance standards. This partnership with Meesho extends that ecosystem to digital-first entrepreneurs, helping e-commerce sellers become public companies," Ramamurthy said. A substantial segment of India's retail commerce operates in the informa
Vijay Kedia makes a strong case for simpler market taxation, believes it is time to end STT
Vijay Kedia advocates for the abolition of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in India, claiming it has become an unnecessary burden on investors. He argues that reducing transaction costs could boost retail market participation and strengthen capital markets' role in economic growth.