Silver ETF surge: Domestic prices hit record highs; festive demand and global inflows drive 53% rally in 2025

India’s silver market has witnessed unprecedented momentum this year, with domestic prices soaring 53 per cent so far in 2025, significantly outperforming gold, which has risen nearly 49 per cent, according to market observers. The surge has also triggered a spike in investment inflows into silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reportedly tripling those into gold ETFs,…

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CPI at over 8 year low: Retail inflation cools to 1.54% in September; food prices remain in deflation for 4th straight month

India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017, as food prices continued to decline for the fourth consecutive month, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).The latest figures, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), mark a 53-basis point drop…

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Digital transactions: Banks ask RBI to stop SMS alert mandate for transactions under Rs 100; here’s why

Banks have approached RBI seeking green light for a minor change, to stop sending SMS alerts for transactions under Rs 100.They say the rise in small online payments, especially through UPI, has flooded customers with notifications, leading to alert fatigue. Sometimes, the customers even end up missing messages for bigger transactions, sources familiar with the…

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Asian stocks today: Markets dip after Trump’s 100% tariff threat to China; HSI falls over 9%, Shenzhen down over 340 points

Asian markets tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with China, threatening last week to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods.Hong Kong’s HSI traded at 25,374, down 916 points or 3.49%. Shanghai and Shenzhen also dipped 1.3% and 2.56% respectively. Japan’s Nikkei also traded in red, reaching 48,088, shedding 491 points or…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 13, 2025 week – does buy on dips make sense?

Gold price prediction: This week, the market’s focus will shift to major macroeconomic events and data. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to be driven by geopolitical tensions and the US government shutdown. Investors should look to buy on dips, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial…

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