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Gold Rate Today: MCX gold price falls below ₹1.59 lakh per 10 grams, silver slips 2% ahead of RBI policy
Gold Rate Today: Gold prices traded lower in the international market as concerns over escalating US-Iran war in the Middle East dampened hopes for a peace deal amid rising inflation and interest rate-hike fears.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki
Indian markets traded cautiously on Thursday's weekly expiry, with analysts observing a continued tussle for direction in the Nifty. Key companies like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, and Maruti Suzuki are in focus due to significant business updates and regulatory developments.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.
Sebi bars Chairman Mehta from trading in Rajesh Exports shares
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Rajesh Mehta, chairman of Rajesh Exports, from trading company shares. A forensic probe uncovered alleged revenue inflation and fund diversion over four years. The regulator found the company presented a misleading financial picture. Sebi has ordered a fresh audit and referred auditors' conduct for action.

RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will RBI announce a rate hike as Middle East conflict threatens to drive inflation?
According to wealth management firm DSP Mutual Fund, the central bank is unlikely to announce a rate hike, instead, the bank is likely to follow a step-by-step sequence before pulling the trigger on rates to defend the currency.
Alkem Labs shares in focus as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 930-crore block deal
Shares of Alkem Laboratories will be in focus after block deals worth around Rs 930 crore saw 17.88 lakh shares traded at Rs 5,200 apiece on Tuesday. Promoter-linked entities offloaded their stake, while domestic mutual funds and foreign institutional investors emerged as key buyers, signalling strong institutional participation. The company also launched semaglutide pre-filled syringes in India.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.

RBI clears Mirae Asset MF to raise stake in Equitas SFB up to 9.5%
The RBI has approved Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.5% in Equitas Small Finance Bank. The approval is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with banking and securities regulations.

MCX launches Silver 100 futures: How investors can trade the metal with lower capital
Multi Commodity Exchange of India launches Silver 100 futures, offering 100 gram contracts to help retail investors and small jewellers hedge silver price risk.
MCX launches Silver 100g Futures contract
Multi Commodity Exchange of India announced the launch of the Silver 100 futures contract for commencement of trading from today.
Nifty has a positive undertone, but Street waits for a decisive breakout
Nifty is trading in a consolidation zone between 23,200 and 24,050. Analysts suggest buying on dips with a target of 23,900. Key sectors like banking and auto are showing strength. Specific stock recommendations include Tata Power, Sona BLW, L&T, Indian Energy Exchange, Nuvama Wealth Management, and Syrma SGS Technology for potential gains.

Forget Equity Research? Radhika Gupta Lists The Real High-Growth Jobs In Finance
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