The Reserve Bank of India has paused its gold purchases in FY26, anticipating a price decline due to easing geopolitical tensions and potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite a global trend among central banks to increase gold reserves, driven by its safe-haven status and diversification benefits, the RBI seems to be waiting for a more favorable entry point.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader