Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage of preparing the Union Budget 2025-26. This custom signifies the ‘lock-in’ period for budget officials to ensure secrecy until the Budget presentation on February 1. The ceremony also involved the Finance Minister’s review of preparations.
Gold poised for weekly loss as US delays decision on Middle East involvement
Gold prices remained stable on Friday but are set for a weekly loss as President Trump delayed a decision on intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict.