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India is trying to modernise its oldest obsession: gold
Read the story ↗: India is trying to modernise its oldest obsession: goldLearn how Electronic Gold Receipts could reshape gold investing taxation and transparency in India
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Silver ratios are being misread and 1:8 is not history
Read the story ↗: Silver ratios are being misread and 1:8 is not historyGold to silver ratios depend on what you measure money, markets, or mining.
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Steady growth or slow bubble? India’s housing market divides opinion
Read the story ↗: Steady growth or slow bubble? India’s housing market divides opinionA new report by CII and Colliers projects 5 to 10 percent annual housing price appreciation over the next few years, with sales expected to more…
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SEBI draws a line on valuations but opens the door on brokerage fees
Read the story ↗: SEBI draws a line on valuations but opens the door on brokerage feesWhile SEBI refuses to step into IPO pricing debates, the regulator signals flexibility on brokerage fee caps for mutual funds, reflecting a nuanced approach to market…
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India’s services sector slows but stays strong as price pressures ease
Read the story ↗: India’s services sector slows but stays strong as price pressures easeOctober’s services PMI dipped to a five-month low of 58.9, but easing inflation and steady demand signal a resilient economy heading into the festive season.
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India’s Retirement Readiness Reaches New High as Young Earners Embrace Early Planning
Read the story ↗: India’s Retirement Readiness Reaches New High as Young Earners Embrace Early PlanningHalf of urban Indians now start saving for retirement early, with the national IRIS Index score rising to 48, signaling growing health and financial awareness.
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RBI’s Rupee Defense Drains Liquidity, Fuels Bond Purchase Expectations
Read the story ↗: RBI’s Rupee Defense Drains Liquidity, Fuels Bond Purchase ExpectationsThe central bank’s dollar sales to stabilize the rupee are tightening liquidity and prompting calls for open market support.
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Gold and Silver Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens and Trade Tensions Ease
Read the story ↗: Gold and Silver Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens and Trade Tensions EasePrecious metals retreat as easing US-China tensions reduce safe-haven demand and the dollar gains strength.
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SEBI Proposes Performance-Linked Fund Fees, Sharp Cut in Brokerage Charges
Read the story ↗: SEBI Proposes Performance-Linked Fund Fees, Sharp Cut in Brokerage ChargesIndia’s market regulator moves to make mutual funds fairer for investors by linking costs to performance and reducing brokerage fees, creating short-term challenges for AMCs but…
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India Accelerates Financial Reforms After $17 Billion Foreign Exit
Read the story ↗: India Accelerates Financial Reforms After $17 Billion Foreign ExitAs foreign investors pull record funds from Indian markets in 2025, new regulators ease lending rules, IPO timelines, and capital buffers to restore confidence, but deeper…