Navigating Market Turbulence and Resilience: Indian Fixed Income Year to Date

Indian fixed income has delivered modestly positive returns amid low inflation and robust growth, supported by steady FPI debt inflows and accommodative RBI policy. The central bank’s October 1 pause on a 5.50% repo rate maintains policy support, pending clarity on global trade headwinds, and positions itself for possible future easing. Market performance (January – […]

Gold and silver prices fall marginally on Dhanteras. Is it cheaper in your city? View the details here

On the festive occasion of Dhanteras, gold and silver prices in India witnessed a modest decline, providing some relief to buyers across the country. The price of 24-carat gold in India today stands at Rs 13,086 per gram, which translates to Rs 1,30,860 for 10 grams, according to Goodreturns data. Silver prices followed a similar […]

Dhanteras 2025: Planning to buy gold? Here is the auspicious time and how to invest

While the five-day Diwali festival begins with Dhanteras, the day holds immense significance for millions of Indians who consider this as the most auspicious time to buy gold and silver. Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik and is marked by prayers to Lord […]

Dhanteras and digital wealth: can crypto become the modern promising investment?

As Diwali approaches, houses are sparkling with lights, sweets are being prepared and shopping is in full swing. But the day that really sets the tone for the festival of lights is Dhanteras. Traditionally, Dhanteras is associated with wealth, prosperity and health and it is common to purchase precious metals such as gold and silver, […]

Buy on dip or wait? Motilal’s Sneha Poddar analyzes the market opportunities for the second half of 2025

ET Markets spoke to Sneha Poddar, VP-Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, to discuss what is driving the markets, sustainability of valuations, sectoral opportunities and risks for investors as we enter the second half of 2025.Fragments:Q. What is driving the Indian stock market right now? Is it the global signals, the profits, the […]

Piramal Finance Q2 profit rises 2x, Poonawalla Fincorp back in the black

Mumbai: The growth in net interest income (NII) helped Piramal Finance report a two-fold year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the September quarter to ₹327 crore, while Poonawalla Fincorp moved into the black with a profit of ₹74 crore compared to a loss of ₹471 crore a year ago. For Piramal Finance, NII rose […]

Reliance Industries second quarter results: 10 insights from the energy-to-telecom conglomerate’s earnings

Reliance Industries (RIL) on Friday reported a decline in sales for the September quarter, although consolidated net profit came in lower than Street estimates. Both revenue and profit showed double-digit growth despite a challenging environment for the O2C business, while the telecom and retail segments delivered robust performance. Here are the top 10 takeaways from […]

India Cements Q2 results: Co makes profit of Rs 8.81 crore and invests Rs 2,014 cr in expansion

India Cements Ltd (ICL), now part of the Aditya Birla Group firm, on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8.81 crore in the September quarter of FY26. ICL’s board has approved an investment of Rs 2,014 crore, including an equity investment of Rs 1,574 crore for modernization and Rs 440 crore for capacity […]

Sebi is considering measures to facilitate dematerialization and transfer of physical shares

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed measures to make it easier for investors to dematerialize and transfer physical shares, especially if filed before April 1, 2019. By addressing long-pending transfer issues and removing redundant steps in the current system, Sebi aims to increase convenience for investors while continuing to promote dematerialization in the securities market. […]

JSW Steel Q2 profits quadruple thanks to record production and higher sales

JSW Steel’s consolidated net profit rose more than four times year-on-year in the September quarter, helped by growth in volumes and improvement in profitability. However, the result fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company reported its profit during market hours and its shares closed at Rs 1,166.80 on the BSE, down 0.4% from the previous […]