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Gold and silver surged to record highs, with gold crossing Rs 1.8 lakh and silver rising above Rs 4 lakh per kg. The rally is driven by strong buying interest, global uncertainty, safe-haven demand, and tight supply. Silver is outperforming due to rising industrial demand from EVs, solar energy and technology sectors.
The government may raise the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month to expand social security coverage. If approved by the EPFO board, the change could take effect from April 1. Employees’ contributions and employers’ payroll costs will rise, boosting retirement savings but reducing take-home pay.
Indian equity benchmarks closed higher for a third straight session on Thursday, buoyed by optimism after the Economic Survey. The Sensex rose 222 points to 82,566, while the Nifty gained 76 points to end at 25,419. Metal stocks led gains, while healthcare and FMCG indices lagged.
Global gold demand rose to a record 5,002 tonnes in 2025, driven by a sharp surge in investment demand, the World Gold Council said. Investment demand jumped 84% amid geopolitical risks and rate-cut hopes. Central banks added 863 tonnes. Jewellery volumes fell, but value rose. Gold prices averaged $2,709 an ounce, reflecting strong safe-haven demand.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 82368.96, up at 24.28 points or 0.03%, and the Nifty was at 25345.00, up at 2.25 points or 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 91.97 against the dollar.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,70,300 ★Mumbai: ₹1,67,090 ★Delhi: ₹1,67,240 ★Kolkata: ₹1,67,090 ★Bangalore: ₹1,67,090 ★HYD: ₹1,67,090 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,67,140 ★Jaipur: ₹1,67,240 ★Lucknow: ₹1,67,240 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,67,090 ★Nagpur: ₹1,67,090 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,67,240 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,67,090.
Indian markets closed higher on January 28, 2026, with Sensex rising 487 points to 82,345 and Nifty50 gaining 167 points to 25,343, boosted by Q3FY26 results and India-EU FTA progress. Oil & Gas stocks jumped 3%, metals 2%, while broader markets outperformed, with MidCap 100 up 1.66% and SmallCap 100 up 2.26%.
The real estate market is slowing in Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal dists. Official registration data shows home registrations fell from 76,613 in 2024 to 75,222 in 2025. This drop of 1,391 registrations signals fewer buyers and weaker demand. The slowdown has sparked public interest about how the real estate sector may perform during 2026 in […]
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market today, triggering buzz among buyers. 10 grams of 24-carat gold jumped ₹3,220 to ₹1,65,170, while 22-carat jewellery gold rose ₹2,950 to ₹1,51,400. Silver recorded a huge spike of ₹13,000, touching ₹4,00,000 per kilogram. Rates remain nearly identical across both Telugu states.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 81892.36, up at 34.88 points or 0.04%, and the Nifty was at 25258.85, up at 83.45 points or 0.33%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 91.61 against the dollar.
Oil hovered near a 16-week high as the dollar slumped, with traders eyeing President Trump’s renewed threats against Iran. WTI rose to $62.52, Brent to $67.57. A weaker dollar boosts commodity demand, while Trump’s unpredictable policies, including a Middle East armada and Greenland remarks, continue to drive market volatility and geopolitical risk premiums.
Indian equities closed higher after a rally on Tuesday, tracking optimism over the India–EU trade pact. The Sensex jumped 320 points in the last hour to end at 81,857, while Nifty 50 rose 127 points to 25,175. Metals outperformed, led by Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank, as M&M, Asian Paints and Kotak Bank dragged.
PM Narendra Modi said the proposed India–EU free trade agreement will boost manufacturing, services, and investor confidence. A key highlight is the likely reduction of import duty on luxury cars from 110% to 40%, making brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Ferrari more affordable in India while strengthening bilateral investment ties.
Gold and silver prices in Hyderabad scaled fresh highs on January 27. Twenty-four-carat gold stood at Rs 1,61,950 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was Rs 1,48,450. Silver jumped to Rs 3,87,000 per kg, tracking a weaker dollar, MCX gains, safe-haven demand and expectations of global rate cuts amid firm industrial demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
The Indian rupee recovered 10 paise to trade at 91.80 against the US dollar after touching historic lows. Forex traders attributed the gain to a retreat in the dollar index and short-covering activity. Analysts suggest the modest rebound is part of broader currency market adjustments rather than a sustained uptrend for the rupee.