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Budget 2026-27: The Sunday budget needs Monday energy

Union Budget for 2026–27 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tomorrow on Sunday, which happens to be an unusual scheduling that coincides with…

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The price of safe-haven asset gold surpassed 5,000 USD, hitting a record amid rising global uncertainty. (AFP)
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In a first, gold price breaches past $5,000 amid Trump-fuelled global tensions| Business News

Gold soared past $5,100 an ounce on Monday, reaching a new record for the first time as more investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid…

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Ignore gold's message at your peril
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Ignore gold's message at your peril

Gold emerged as a top performer in 2025, a year marked by significant global financial market turmoil. This surge in gold’s value is linked to…

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Exports to the US declined 50.44% year on year in December 2025, reflecting tariff-related pressures and subdued discretionary demand (PIXABAY)
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Gems, jewellery exports stay almost flat despite 44% decline in exports to US| Business News

India’s gem and jewellery exports were almost flat during April-December 2025 over the previous year, but exports to the United States during the same period…

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Gold imports from the US jumped by 95% to 4,505 kg in November 2025 and silver imports by 6,983% to 1,28,342 kg (PIXABAY)
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Precious metal imports from US jump in November| Business News

NEW DELHI: The Indian market witnessed an increase in imports of precious metals from the US in November 2025, with a 371% jump over November 2024 in…

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Retail inflation likely to stay negative excluding gold; RBI faces policy dilemma: Report

The retail inflation excluding gold is expected to remain negative over the next two months, accirding to a report by SBI Research, highlighting an unusually…

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Dhanteras is the time to buy gold but a smart investor would do well to treat bullion less as tradition and more as a financial anchor. (Representative Image/Bloomberg)
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Five smart ways to buy gold, even at record-high prices| Business News

Gold holds a unique place in Indian households—both as a cultural symbol and as a hedge against uncertainty. With Diwali and Dhanteras around the corner,…

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This gold rush isn’t about inflation — or even gold

The price of gold just broke a more than four-decade-old record when adjusted for inflation. At these levels, gold has more purchasing power than it…

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