School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Ban...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM 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
Gold rises on weaker dollar as inflation data cements rate-hold betsOn Friday, gold prices moved upward, signaling a positive outlook for the week. The precious metal received a boost from a weaker dollar an...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.49 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
Gold retreats from two-month high after inflation-driven rallyGold prices experienced a dip on Friday, retreating from a recently established two-month peak, driven by mild U.S. inflation figures that ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Medium-term investing: You cannot remove the risk; try to get the odds in your favour. 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 25%The mood has improved, but it is too early to give the all-clear. There is still an element of uncertainty in the market. At a time like th...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsWhat is volatility? There is, of course, a mathematical definition. Then there is the human definition, which is how investors feel it. In ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
US consumer prices increase as expected in JulyU.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Gold, silver ETF inflows plunge in July. Is it time to book profits or stay invested?In July, there was a notable drop in inflows for gold and silver ETFs, despite high prices for precious metals. Analysts attribute this dow...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousandsWhile metal detecting in a serene countryside field, two friends stumbled upon three remarkable gold torcs, valued at over $400,000. Dating...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is w...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%Sentiment is a fickle thing and can change before you know it. And by the time you figure out why, the market would have moved on. So, whil...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Global equity funds extend inflow streak to 11 weeks as earnings optimism lifts risk appetiteGlobal equity funds extended their inflow streak to 11 weeks, attracting $21.15 billion in the week ended August 5. Strong corporate earnin...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 13% after maiden gold doré production at Altyn Tor ProjectDeccan Gold Mines shares surged over 13% after the company announced the production of its first gold doré at the Altyn Tor Gold Project in...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.55 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
Gold prices jump Rs 6,400/10 grams in 3 days, silver soars Rs 11,000/kg as oil slide continues. Big rally ahead?Gold and silver prices rose for the third straight session on MCX, helped by a weaker US dollar, lower Treasury yields and easing oil price...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST