Smaller cities take a big shine to diamonds grown in labsThe trend mirrors a significant shift in the US, the world's largest diamond consumer market, where lab-grown stones have moved from being ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of an India on the rise as its households dream biggerIndependence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Down 48% from peak, but silver still beats gold, equity to post best 5-year returns. Time to buy?Silver has delivered a 27% five-year CAGR, outperforming gold and equities despite a sharp 2026 correction. Higher rate fears and demand de...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India may have found the key to unlock its $5 trillion sleeping fortuneIndia plans to revamp its Gold Monetisation Scheme by involving jewellers, aiming to unlock household gold holdings estimated at 25,000-50,...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Southern banks on a golden lending streak; gold-loan books swell 2xSouth Indian banks have seen their gold-loan portfolios nearly double in three years. This significant growth is driven by rising gold pric...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Manappuram to end family-led era as Bain brings in a professional MDManappuram Finance will shift to professional management after Bain Capital gained joint control, with VP Nandakumar becoming non-executive...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Myntra failed to deliver order, then cancelled without explanation: Customer lost chance to buy 5-gram gold at lower price; consumer court orders Rs 60,000 payoutMyntra has been ordered to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation and Rs 10,000 in litigation costs after a Kurnool consumer court found it failed t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
For kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming: New artificial kidney implant will filter blood continuosly without regular hospital dialysisFor kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming in the form of Holly, a surgically implanted artificial kidney designed to filter blo...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
BIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly goldThe Bureau of Indian Standards is expanding silver jewellery testing capacity. This move comes as demand for silver increases due to rising...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Gold prices jump 7% to log best weekly gain in 8 months. Start of another yellow metal bull run?Gold prices surged 7% this week, marking their strongest weekly gain in eight months as falling crude prices, weak US jobs data and resilie...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Early surge in US container imports coming to an end, shippers sayUS container import volume, driven by tariffs and war surcharges, has peaked. Shippers are now well-stocked for the upcoming holiday shoppi...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Unclaimed mutual fund money rises 10% in FY26; AMCs hold over Rs 3,811 crore in unpaid dividends, redemptions: SebiUnclaimed mutual fund assets rose nearly 10% to Rs 3,811 crore in FY26, led by higher unclaimed dividends, Sebi said. Despite this, mutual ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Indian jewellers may earn up to 1% incentive under revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme: IBJAIndian jewellers could earn an additional 0.75%-1% commission under a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) proposed by the India Bullion...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Why multi-asset funds are becoming investors' go-to choiceMulti-asset funds are becoming core holdings for investors seeking diversification. These funds invest across equity, debt, and precious me...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Gen Z could unlock India’s Rs 315 lakh crore gold opportunity: ReportIndia's gold market is poised for transformation driven by digitally savvy Gen Z consumers. This generation views gold as a flexible financ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST