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Gold, silver prices crash up to 53% from January peak. Time to buy before Dhanteras, festive season?
Gold and silver prices have corrected sharply from their January peaks, raising questions about whether the fall offers a buying opportunity ahead of Dhanteras and the wedding season. Experts recommend staggered purchases over lump-sum investments, while highlighting interest rates, the US dollar, inflation and industrial demand as key drivers of prices.
Dussehra 2026 Date: October 20 or 21? Check Vijayadashami Date, Vijay Muhurat and Ravana Dahan Time
Dussehra 2026: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or Dasara, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across much of India. The festival marks the victory of good over evil and is associated with Lord Rama's victory over Ravana as well as Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Dussehra also marks the culmination of Sharad Navratri.
Sebi proposes market cap-based SME IPO norms, seeks public comments on regulatory overhaul
Sebi has proposed a sweeping overhaul of SME IPO regulations, including market capitalisation-based eligibility thresholds, higher profitability requirements, lower minimum application values and changes to allotment norms. The proposals also cover underwriting, market making, lock-in periods and migration to the main board. Public comments are invited until November 4, 2026.
Stocks in news: HCL Technologies, DMart, Adani Green Energy, PTC Industries and Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian equity markets showed a significant recovery driven by bargain buying and favorable global cues. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both closed higher, indicating improved investor sentiment. Notable companies reporting earnings include Canara Robeco Asset Management and Avenue Supermarts, among others. Banking stocks are expected to draw attention due to changes in cash reserve ratio requirements by the Reserve Bank of India.
Band, Baaja, Back? West Asia looks to tie the knot with India
Indian destination wedding bookings in Dubai and other West Asian destinations are showing signs of recovery after cancellations earlier this year amid Iran war concerns. Wedding planners are reporting increased enquiries for January-March 2027, while destinations such as Ras Al Khaimah are offering incentives including complimentary visas, airport transfers and charter flight benefits to attract Indian couples.
Horoscope Today, September 22, 2026: Parsva Ekadashi Brings a Day of Discipline as Money, Career and Long-Term Security Take Focus
According to the traditional Vedic astrological interpretation for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the day carries a meaningful progression from commitment, integrity, responsibility, perseverance, and long-term achievement toward listening, learning, observation, communication, and the ability to make wiser decisions through greater understanding. The Moon begins the day under Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra before moving into Shravana Nakshatra, while continuing its journey through Capricorn (Makar Rashi). Nearby Delhi-region Panchang calculations place Uttara Ashadha's conclusion shortly after sunrise, making Shravana the dominant Nakshatra for most of the day. Astrologer Sandeep Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Meditate Wisdom, explains how today's horoscope can help every zodiac sign make confident choices in career, love, money, health, and personal growth.
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Pine Labs block deal: Mastercard Asia may divest 4.3% equity worth Rs 892 crore
Mastercard Asia Pacific may sell up to 49.7 million Pine Labs shares, representing 4.3% of the fintech company, through a Rs 892.5 crore block deal. Priced at Rs 179.50 per share, the secondary sale is scheduled for September 22.
Rentomojo IPO day 2; GMP signals 35% potential listing gains. Should you subscribe?
Rentomojo is currently in the second day of its initial public offering, displaying an impressive grey market premium of thirty-five percent. Retail investors have eagerly subscribed, exceeding their quota by one point fifty-four times. The company plans to allocate the IPO funds towards debt repayment and essential operational costs. Analysts recommend subscription due to Rentomojo's strong market position and promising growth potential.
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 75: Delisting, merger, demerger: Long restructuring story of one auto ancillary
Last week's auto-ancillary story dealt with another major participant in the same broad industry. This week's business is dramatically narrower. It operates from one manufacturing location, derives almost all product sales from one safety-critical category and is 75% promoter-owned. Yet it has survived multiple attempts to change its listed status and corporate structure. Its latest disclosures raise another important question: Where exactly does the listed business end and the wider MNC group's business begin?
Rentomojo IPO Day 1: Issue fully subscribed at 1.42 times, GMP signals 32% potential listing gains. Should you subscribe?
Rentomojo IPO GMP: The Rentomojo IPO opens for subscription on September ninth, drawing significant investor attention. The stock currently commands a substantial grey market premium, indicating strong listing expectations. The issue comprises both fresh equity and an offer for sale, with proceeds allocated to debt repayment and general purposes. Anchor investors have already committed funds, and share allotment is expected by mid-September.
Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: A Fresh Week Begins With Bold Choices, New Possibilities and Important Realisations
Today's celestial alignment emphasizes completing unfinished tasks before new beginnings. Revati Nakshatra guides us toward nourishment and safe transitions. Astrologer Sandeep Agarwal offers insights for career, love, and personal growth. The day encourages reflection on August's lessons and releasing regrets. A meaningful ending creates essential space for a wiser future.
Home loan portfolio set to cross Rs 10 lakh cr milestone this quarter: SBI Chairman
The mortgage portfolio of State Bank of India is set to hit a monumental Rs 10 lakh crore this quarter, highlighting its robust role in the housing finance sector with 28 percent market share in home loans. SBI is dedicated to ensuring home loans are readily available to customers nationwide through extensive processing facilities.
Mold-Tek Packaging board approves 1:1 bonus issue, Rs 3 final dividend
Mold-Tek Packaging’s board has approved a 1:1 bonus issue and recommended a final dividend of Rs 3 per share for FY26. Under the proposal, shareholders will receive one bonus share of Rs 5 face value for every share held. The company will announce the record date later, while the dividend will be declared at its annual general meeting.
FCNR (B) FD premature withdrawal rules: Check penalty and interest rate rules of HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank
FCNR(B) deposits serve as a reliable investment option for NRIs wishing to secure foreign earnings in India. Penalties can differ across institutions, so it's essential to consult individual bank policies before considering any withdrawals.
HDFC Bank Senior Citizen Care FD: Only few days left to invest in this FD with higher interest rate
The HDFC Bank Senior Citizen Care FD special offer will be applicable to both new fixed deposits and renewals for senior citizens only. The bank offers 0.75% extra interest rate with Senior Citizen Care FD offer. This offer is not applicable to non-resident Indian.
IDFC FIRST Bank revises FD interest rates; offers 8.5% rate on this fixed deposit tenure
IDFC FIRST Bank has revised fixed deposit interest rates on amounts less than Rs 2 crore, according to the bank website. The new FD interest rates are effective March 21, 2024.
What is the latest Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rate?
The Sukanya Samriddhi scheme aims to cover a girl child's costs for schooling and marriage. Interest rate on Sukanya Samriddhi is set by the government along with other small savings schemes.
Premature withdrawal rules of 10 post office schemes: PPF, NSC, Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, Mahila Samman Savings Certificate
The government of India revises the interest rates on these small savings scheme every quarter. Currently, the India Post offers ten plans to meet the various demands of individuals and their investing goal.
Covid-19 pandemic: Crisil postpones AGM due later this month
The company's 33rd annual general meeting (AGM) was to be held on April 21.
Sebi provides framework, timeline for counter offer process
The counter offer is made in case the price discovered through reverse book building (RBB) is not acceptable to the promoter or the acquirer.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders IPO fully subscribed
The category reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 1.81 times.
ET in the Classroom: Book Closure Date and Ex-date
But just holding a stock for few days or even months may not make an investor eligible for certain benefits like dividends, bonus or rights issue.
Tata Motors approves Rs 7,500 crore rights issue, to give 6 shares for every 109 held
This will be Tata Motors' biggest ever rights offering and the country's third-biggest after State Bank of India and Tata Steel. Stock took a slip after the announcement/
NCML withdraws IPO on poor response from retail investors
The initial public offer of edible oil firm NCML Industries has been withdrawn after poor response from retail investors.
How a missing 'Or' helped Oracle Financial save Rs 142 crore in tax
Ruling in Oracle's favour, SAT said that the word ‘and’ used between ‘two book closures’ & ‘record dates’ didn't mean there must be a time gap of 30 says.
BHEL book closure dates' revision stumps traders
The sudden revision in book closure dates of BHEL shocked many traders as the unexpected move caused many of them a loss of dividend and also the cost of carry that they paid to extend their futures positions in the stock.
Maytas Infra to execute orders worth Rs 8,000 cr: Director
Infrastructure firm Maytas Infra said it has an order book of Rs 8,000 crore even after being dropped by the Andhra Pradesh government from the Rs 12,000-crore Hyderabad Metro Rail project.
Reliance Power futures contracts to expire on May 29
All existing futures contracts on Reliance Power will expire on May 29, as the company has announced bonus issue of shares.
Franklin India Bluechip Fund announces tax-free dividend
Franklin Templeton Investments (India) has announced a tax-free dividend of Rs 7 per unit on the face value of Rs 10 in its open-end diversified equity fund.
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