Gold and silver prices extended their rally this week as escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand. Gold futures on MCX crossed Rs 1.65 lakh, while silver futures moved toward the Rs 3 lakh mark amid volatility and supply concerns in global commodity markets
Gold and silver prices surged in global and domestic markets as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward safe-haven assets. MCX gold futures crossed Rs 1.62 lakh while silver also gained sharply, with analysts expecting further upside if geopolitical tensions persist
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Friday with the Sensex falling over 570 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,600. Persistent Middle East tensions, weak global cues and continued foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment despite gains in select IT stocks
Gold and silver surged as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices pushed investors toward safe-haven assets, with MCX gold at Rs 1,62,018 and silver at Rs 2,69,551
Indian markets rebounded on Thursday, with Nifty up 135 points and Sensex up 414, led by gains in IT, Auto, and Metal sectors, though investor sentiment remains cautious due to geopolitical tensions and global volatility
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold April futures rose 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,62,790 per 10 grams at around 11:30 am. Meanwhile, silver May futures climbed 1.84 per cent to Rs 2,70,200 per kilogram during intraday trading
India’s Multi Commodity Exchange will remain closed for the first half of trading on Tuesday for Holi, with evening trading resuming at 5 pm
Gold prices climbed for a fifth straight session as escalating tensions in West Asia boosted safe-haven demand. MCX gold futures surged, while Mumbai’s 24-carat gold rate touched Rs 1,70,780 per 10 grams. Investors also tracked crude oil spikes and US economic cues
Indian stock market will remain closed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for Holi, as per the official holiday calendar of the NSE and BSE. Trading in equity, derivatives, currency and SLB segments will stay suspended. Here’s the full list of stock market holidays in March 2026
MCX gold April futures gained 3.12 per cent to Rs 1,67,155 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.04 per cent to Rs 2,91,249 per kg
Gold and silver prices eased marginally amid profit booking after recent gains. MCX gold fell 0.25 per cent, while silver declined over 1 per cent. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,61,950 per 10 grams. Analysts expect volatility as global trade uncertainty and dollar weakness influence market sentiment
Indian benchmarks opened slightly lower tracking weak global markets. Nifty 50 fell 36.70 points, while Sensex dropped 28.13 points. Most sectoral indices traded in red, with Auto, FMCG and Metal stocks under pressure
Gold and silver prices eased marginally amid profit booking after recent gains. MCX gold fell 0.25 per cent, while silver declined over 1 per cent. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,61,950 per 10 grams. Analysts expect volatility as global trade uncertainty and dollar weakness influence market sentiment
27 February,2026 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian benchmarks opened slightly lower tracking weak global markets. Nifty 50 fell 36.70 points, while Sensex dropped 28.13 points. Most sectoral indices traded in red, with Auto, FMCG and Metal stocks under pressure
27 February,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian stock market opened with marginal gains as the Nifty 50 rose 0.31 per cent to 25,560 and Sensex gained 258 points. Positive global cues, Wall Street rally and strong institutional inflows supported investor sentiment
26 February,2026 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold and silver prices slipped marginally after a sharp rally driven by global trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar. MCX gold and silver futures saw strong gains before cooling slightly on Thursday
26 February,2026 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold and silver prices witnessed fresh volatility as a strong US dollar and profit-booking pressured futures, while tariff uncertainty and US-Iran peace talks limited the downside. Gold prices in Mumbai also surges marginally on Wednesday
25 February,2026 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on January 31, 2026, with silver dropping 19 percent and gold down two percent after a global sell-off driven by a stronger US dollar. Despite the correction, both metals posted strong gains for January, while analysts expect continued volatility ahead of the Union Budget 2026. PICS/PTI/AFP
After days of sharp volatility, Indian equities opened in positive territory with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex posting early gains, tracking improved global cues and easing AI-related concerns
25 February,2026 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold April futures slipped 0.58 per cent to Rs 1,60,664 per 10 grams in intraday trade around 10:50 am. Silver March futures also fell 0.33 per cent to Rs 2,64,450 per kg
24 February,2026 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As many as 16 State Governments - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal- are set to raise funds through a mix of fresh issuances and re-issues
23 February,2026 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold April futures climbed 1.83 per cent during intra-day trade to reach Rs 1,59,749 per 10 grams; silver March futures outperformed, surging 5.10 per cent to Rs 2,65,836 per kilogram
23 February,2026 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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