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Why Silver ETFs Crashed Up to 24% While MCX Silver Futures Fell Only 4%
Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a sharp sell-off of up to 24% on January 22, 2026, shocking retail investors across India. This steep fall came despite silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declining only about 4% during the same session. So why did silver ETFs fall so much more than silver prices themselves?…
Gold & Silver Prices Fall After Hitting Record Highs: Profit Booking, Easing Geopolitical Tensions Explained
After touching lifetime highs, gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction on Thursday, January 22, as investors opted for profit booking amid softening global geopolitical tensions. In the domestic market, both precious metals declined significantly from their peak levels, ending a strong multi-day rally that had been driven by safe-haven demand. 💰 Gold &…
Today News Headlines for School Assembly – January 19, 2026
Here are the important news headlines for students and teachers to present during the school morning assembly on January 19, 2026. These updates help students stay informed about current affairs in India and around the world. 🧠 Quote of the Day “They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who…
RIL Q3 Results Preview: Revenue May Jump Up to 7% YoY on Strong Jio & Retail Performance
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest listed company by market capitalization, is set to announce its Q3 FY26 results on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Market participants are closely watching the earnings, as strong growth is expected from Jio telecom and the retail business, which continue to be the company’s key growth engines. According to market…
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Low Price Band, Monopoly Business & Shareholder Quota Drive Massive Investor Demand
The Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) IPO, a subsidiary of Coal India, has received an overwhelming response from investors since its opening on January 9, 2026. The issue was fully subscribed within just 30 minutes of opening and ended Day 1 with over 8x subscription. By Day 2, the IPO was subscribed nearly 30 times,…
US Job Growth Slows Sharply: Economy Adds Just 50,000 Jobs as Unemployment Falls to 4.4%
US Economy Adds Just 50,000 Jobs, But Unemployment Rate Falls The US labor market sent mixed signals in December as job creation slowed sharply, while the unemployment rate edged lower. According to the latest monthly report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the US economy added only 50,000 jobs, marking one of the weakest…
1:5 Split Coming: Vedanta Shares Hit New 52-Week High, Meet Emkay Target – Should You Still Buy?
Vedanta Ltd continued its strong momentum in early 2026, delighting investors by touching a fresh 52-week high of ₹629.90 on January 7. The rally helped the stock meet and slightly surpass brokerage targets, including that of Emkay Global, before seeing mild profit-booking. The stock remains in focus due to its upcoming Q3 results, a major…
NTPC Shares Jump 4% as PSU Explores Global Tie-Ups for Nuclear Expansion Plans
NTPC Shares Surge 4% as Company Explores International Partnerships for Nuclear Expansion Shares of NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power generation company, jumped nearly 4% on Friday, January 2, after reports revealed that the PSU is actively exploring international partnerships to strengthen its nuclear power ambitions. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹349.30, reflecting strong…
Upcoming IPOs Next Week: KSH International, Neptune Logitek & 2 SME Issues to Open
IPO Market Update: Fewer Issues, Strong Investor Interest Continues India’s primary market is set to remain active next week, even as the number of new IPO launches slows down compared to the previous week. Starting December 15, a total of four companies are scheduled to launch their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), collectively aiming to raise…
Fed Rate Cut Dilemma: Rising Dissent Tests Powell as Economy Sends Mixed Signals
The Federal Reserve is once again at the center of global financial attention as it prepares for a third consecutive interest rate cut this week. But unlike previous cycles, the decision is shadowed by growing internal dissent, signaling deep disagreements about the direction of U.S. monetary policy. What was once a relatively unified committee is…