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Gold Prices Rise Over 1% as Oil Falls

By Uniquetimesorg October 9, 2026 0

Gold prices climbed more than 1% on Friday, October 9, supported by falling oil prices and a weaker US dollar. Spot gold rose 1.4% to $4,189.99 per ounce, putting the metal on track for weekly gains. US gold futures for December delivery also advanced 1.4% to $4,215.30 per ounce. Oil prices declined after US President […]Continue Reading

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Rupee Set to Stay Rangebound as Inflows Offset Month-End Pressure

By Uniquetimesorg August 24, 2026 0

The Indian rupee is expected to remain largely rangebound this week as strong capital inflows and measures supporting the country’s balance of payments provide a cushion against month-end demand for dollars. The rupee closed at 95.6950 per dollar on Friday, down around 0.3% for the week, with intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helping […]Continue Reading

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FM Says Budget Can Handle Inflation Risks

By Uniquetimesorg July 27, 2026 0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said there is no immediate need to revise the Union Budget, despite concerns over erratic monsoon conditions and rising global oil prices. She stated that the government has built sufficient financial buffers to absorb potential economic shocks. According to the minister, inflation is being influenced by both external factors and Continue Reading

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RBI Chief Says Rate Hike Talk Premature as Inflation Shows No Broad-Based Rise

By Uniquetimesorg June 24, 2026 0

India’s central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra said it is “premature” to discuss interest rate hikes at this stage of the monetary policy cycle. He noted that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is closely monitoring potential second-round effects of rising oil prices on inflation before making any policy shifts. Malhotra said there are currently no […]Continue Reading

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RBI Sells $8.94 Billion in Forex Market as Rupee Faces Pressure

By Uniquetimesorg June 22, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold a net $8.94 billion in the foreign exchange market in April to support the rupee amid mounting pressure from rising oil prices and higher global bond yields. According to data released in the RBI’s monthly bulletin, the central bank purchased $16.23 billion and sold $25.17 billion during the […]Continue Reading

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India Sees Little Need for Further Equity Capital Gains Tax Changes, Says CEA

By Uniquetimesorg June 13, 2026 0

India’s Chief Economic Adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, has indicated that the case for making further changes to capital gains taxes on equities is less compelling than for bonds. His comments suggest that the government currently sees limited urgency to alter the tax framework for stock market investments. The remarks come shortly after India exempted foreign […]Continue Reading

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India Seen Near End of Foreign Investor Exodus

By Uniquetimesorg June 12, 2026 0

India may have already witnessed the worst of foreign investor outflows despite concerns over rising oil prices and economic pressures, according to global wealth manager Lighthouse Canton. Foreign investors have withdrawn a record $30 billion from Indian equities in 2026, while markets such as South Korea and Taiwan attracted strong inflows due to their exposure […]Continue Reading

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India Faces Rising Economic Strain from Iran War

By Uniquetimesorg June 9, 2026 0

India’s economy is coming under increasing pressure as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts global energy supplies and drives up oil prices. As the world’s third-largest oil importer, India relies on imports for nearly 90% of its crude oil needs, making it highly vulnerable to prolonged disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Economists warn that higher […]Continue Reading

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Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens, Oil Slips Amid Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal

By Uniquetimesorg June 4, 2026 0

Gold prices moved higher on Thursday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and declining oil prices as investors evaluated growing optimism around a potential resolution to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $4,464.69 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.6%. Market sentiment improved after Israel and […]Continue Reading

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RBI Faces Tough Rate Decision as Oil Shock, Weak Rupee Cloud Outlook

By Uniquetimesorg June 2, 2026 0

India’s central bank faces one of its most challenging monetary policy decisions in recent years as rising oil prices, a weakening rupee, and concerns over a poor monsoon threaten to fuel inflation while slowing economic growth. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which concludes its three-day policy meeting on Friday, is widely expected to keep […]Continue Reading