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S Naren explains why people should not invest in Gold and Silver at this point
S. Naren, Executive Director and CIO of ICICI Prudential AMC, which managed funds worth $3 billion as of May 31, 2026, said investors who rushed into precious metal ETFs earlier this year ignored asset allocation principles and have since faced losses. He said gold remains useful for portfolio diversification, but prefers exposure through multi-asset funds, while warning that a potential cut in the 15% customs duty could weigh on returns from standalone gold and silver investments.
Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty tops 24,150 as oil slips below $70/bbl on US-Iran peace talks
Indian stock markets saw a second day of gains, with Sensex and Nifty inching up as oil prices plummeted to $70 a barrel amid US-Iran peace talks. Tech stocks like Infosys led the charge, while broader markets also traded higher. Analysts point to falling crude, strong auto sales, and tapering FII selling as positive near-term drivers, though monsoon progress remains a watch point.
Sukanya Samriddhi vs Mutual Fund SIP For A Girl Child: What Gives Better Returns?
SSY remains one of the best government-backed savings schemes for a girl child.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades higher; auto stocks in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The challenge for the bulls is to ensure that supply does not emerge at the 24,150 - 24,250 zone, which has been the case over the last few sessions. 23,800 on the downside remains most crucial for the Nifty. For the Nifty Bank, the 57,500 - 58,500 range is intact, and the index closing above 58,000 now brings the 58,500 level back in the spotlight.
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
Benchmark indices snap two-day decline as easing crude oil lifts sentiment
The Sensex and Nifty gained 0.6 per cent on Wednesday as easing crude oil prices, gains in financials and auto stocks, and strong domestic institutional buying lifted market sentiment
Nifty reclaims 24,000 as auto, FMCG stocks drive market rebound
Benchmark indices snapped a two-day losing streak on Wednesday, supported by broad-based buying in auto, FMCG and financial stocks, while IT shares remained under pressure following KPIT Technologies' weak Q1 FY27 outlook. The Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, while broader markets also ended higher. Positive global cues and value buying in beaten-down large-cap stocks lifted overall market sentiment.
Closing Bell: Nifty reclaims 24,000 as Reliance, banks and auto stocks lead rally
Benchmark indices rebounded on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak as financials, Reliance Industries and auto stocks lifted sentiment, while KPIT Technologies slumped after issuing a weak quarterly outlook.
Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainers
The Indian stock market opened positively in July, led by strong buying in realty, FMCG, and auto stocks, with Nifty 50 at 24,005 and Sensex at 76,873. However, IT and metal sectors saw declines as geopolitical tensions impacted crude oil prices.
Sensex, Nifty advance sharply; auto shares extend gains for 2nd day
At 14:28 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 563.90 points or 0.72% to 77,042.57. The Nifty 50 index surged 168.70 points or 0.71% to 24,034.45.
Indian markets are not fragile; tepid Q1 earnings priced in: Radhika Gupta
Markets are either portrayed as unstoppable or extremely fragile, whereas the truth generally lies somewhere in between, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
Sensex, Nifty open higher as auto stocks lead; monsoon worries keep gains in check - India Today
Sensex, Nifty open higher as auto stocks lead; monsoon worries keep gains in checkIndia Today