Gold rate outlook: Gold and silver prices set for volatile week; Festive demand and US inflation in focus

Gold and silver are poised for a volatile week ahead as investors navigate the interplay between domestic festive buying, physical market premiums, and crucial macroeconomic developments in the US, analysts said. With Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, set to comment on policy on Tuesday, bullion markets are expected to closely track any cues…

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Environment minister Bhupender Yadav heads to Brazil: India engages in pre-talks ahead of COP30; climate finance and adaptation on agenda

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav is set to travel to Brasília on October 13-14 for a pre-COP meeting as India steps up preparations for the UN climate summit COP30, scheduled in Belém, Brazil, in November. The meeting aims to streamline negotiations on key issues and build consensus among ministers before the main conference. He confirmed…

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Valuation gap: ONGC trails Zomato in market cap despite holding assets worth 1/3rd of its valuation; analysts flag undervaluation

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), valued at around Rs 3.10 lakh crore, now lags behind food delivery platform Zomato in market capitalisation despite owning stakes and assets worth more than a third of its own valuation — a gap analysts say reflects deep undervaluation of India’s largest oil and gas producer.As of Friday’s…

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No can, no beer! Aluminium tin crisis brews trouble; Indian brewers warn of Rs 1,300cr revenue loss

India’s domestic beer industry is facing a severe shortage of aluminium cans, prompting the Brewers Association of India (BAI) to seek a “short-term regulatory relaxation” in quality control norms to prevent disruption in supply.The industry is grappling with an annual deficit of 12–13 crore units of 500 ml cans, which account for nearly 20% of…

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Dalal Street rally! M-cap of eight of top-10 valued firms add Rs 1.94 lakh crore; TCS leads gain

Stock market: Dalal Street witnessed strong momentum last week as the combined market capitalisation of eight of India’s top 10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 1.94 lakh crore, reflecting renewed investor optimism.Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the biggest gainer, while Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw declines in their valuations,…

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Maruti Suzuki targets mini-car surge: Alto and S-Presso prices cut 11-13%; 2-wheeler buyers lured by festive finance

Maruti Suzuki India is intensifying efforts to boost sales of its entry-level cars, aiming to achieve record volumes for the Alto and S-Presso in the ongoing fiscal 2026. The company is relying on aggressive price reductions, festive finance schemes, and a focused push to attract two-wheeler riders into the four-wheeler segment.According to sources familiar with…

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Sebi eyes easier NRI market access: Chairman flags urgent KYC reforms; focus on digital FPI registration

Easing investment procedures for non-resident Indians (NRIs) is an “urgent goal” for Sebi, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday, highlighting plans to simplify compliance and expand participation in Indian capital markets. Speaking at an event organised by the Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers’ Forum, Pandey emphasised the need for NRIs to complete know-your-customer (KYC) formalities…

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Bilateral reset: India, Canada explore new growth avenues as ministers meet; clean tech and minerals on focus

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday held discussions with his Canadian counterpart Maninder Sidhu on strengthening economic cooperation, signalling a possible thaw in bilateral trade relations that had soured in recent years.“We discussed ways to find mutually beneficial opportunities for our businesses to capitalise on the complementarities offered by our two economies. I…

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