New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Gold prices rose 1.83 per cent during the week over persistent geopolitical uncertainty and volatile crude prices.On Friday, MCX gold June futures gained 0.04 per cent while MCX silver May futures surged 1.34 per cent. Currently gold futures stand at Rs 1,52,589, while silver futures at Rs 2,61,999 per kg.The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,51,078 on Friday up from Rs 1,48,357 seen on Monday market opening, according to data published by the India Bullion a…
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Investment share in India’s gold consumption rose to 42 per cent in CY25 from 29 per cent in CY24 as investment demand surged, led by gold ETFs and bar-and-coin buying, reflecting safe-haven demand, diversification motives and geopolitical uncertainty, a report showed on Monday.Global gold demand reached a record in CY25, up 8 per cent YoY to roughly 5,000 metric tonnes (MT), driven primarily by robust investment demand despite sharply higher gold prices and macroeco…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) India’s economy is projected to grow 7.6 per cent in FY2025/26 before moderating to 6.6 per cent the following year, anchoring South Asia even as regional growth slows to 6.3 per cent in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday. The latest South Asia Economic Update said India remains the primary engine of regional expansion, with its growth underpinned by strong domestic demand, trade reforms, and new agreements, including a free trade pact with the European Union….
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Emerging market economies have shown notable resilience despite trade disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting global financial conditions, senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials said here on Thursday, while warning that risks remain tilted to the downside. Presenting the IMF’s latest assessment ahead of a conference on emerging economies, IMF Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said global growth has held up bet…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) In a dramatic rally, the gold prices have surpassed $5,000 an ounce, hitting another record high amid heightened global uncertainties.The safe-haven metal reached $5,026 an ounce in trading, as silver reached $102 an ounce for the first time. In January 2024, Gold stood at just above $2,000 an ounce.Precious metals continue to trade in a structurally strong bull market as we move deeper into 2026, with momentum firmly intact despite intermittent corrections and elevated …