Bank holiday on Karva Chauth: Will banks remain shut on October 10? Check state-wise upcoming holidays in October

Karva Chauth, which falls just days before Diwali, will be celebrated on October 10 this year. Many are wondering if banks will observe a holiday on this day.With a host of festivals in October, it is advisable to check the bank holiday schedule in advance to plan any banking activities smoothly. The RBI’s pre-released holiday…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Will MCX Gold, MCX Silver hit fresh highs? Here’s the outlook for gold, silver rates

Gold has surpassed the crucial psychological mark of $4,000, signaling strong bullish momentum. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are exhibiting bullish momentum, reaching new highs, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold and silver: MCX Gold Price…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed as investors assess AI outlook; Nikkei gains over 600 points, HSI down 0.1%

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors tried to assess the global AI-driven rally, US interest rate moves, and the continuing government shutdown in Washington.Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.29% or 614 points trading at 48,349, while HSI dipped 9 points or 0.03% to reach 26,820 at 9:30 AM IST. In India, NSE benchmark Nifty traded…

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U Factor: After UPI & ULI, RBI eyes UMI for markets

File photo: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday announced the creation of a Unified Market Interface, a new market infrastructure conceptualised by the central bank that will enable instant buying, selling, and trading of financial assets as digital tokens settled through the central bank’s digital currency.“Early efforts and results from…

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Tata internal discord: Amit Shah, Sitharaman have a firm message – ‘do what it takes’ to restore stability

Tata Trusts’ infighting and internal discord has prompted the Centre to step in with Home minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meeting top Tata Group leaders in Delhi on Tuesday.According to an ET report, in the meeting which lasted around 45 minutes, the message from the government was clear: stability needs to be…

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US market today: Wall Street drifts near all-time highs as gold climbs past $4,000; AI frenzy keeps investors alert

Wall Street stocks showed modest gains on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 inching 0.1% higher near its record high, while the Dow Jones fell slightly by 20 points and the Nasdaq rose 0.3%. Investors remain cautious following the US government shutdown, which delayed major economic data releases, including the monthly jobs report, AP reported.Technology and…

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‘Best time to invest, innovate and Make in India’: PM Modi to global investors at India Mobile Congress

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a spirited pitch for boosting manufacturing investments in the country, saying that it is the “best time to invest, innovate and make in India” which should be positioned as a “trusted partner” in the global supply chain. The statement comes when India faces tariffs headwinds from…

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‘Uncertainty is the new normal’: IMF chief warns of economic turbulence, urges nations to ‘buckle up’

IMF, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (Photo-AP) The global economy is proving more resilient than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that this strength may not last.“Buckle up,” Georgieva said during a speech at the Milken Institute on Wednesday, AP reported….

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Tata Motors demerger countdown: Shares dip nearly 7%; how will the demerger affect your holdings?

Tata Motors’ shares fell 6.8% over the past four sessions to touch Rs 689.3 on the BSE on Wednesday, slipping below the Rs 700 mark as investors awaited the record date for the company’s upcoming demerger. The decline comes amid market anticipation of the separation of its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses, alongside the phased…

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