The Nifty extended its losing streak with a sixth consecutive decline, slipping below the 25,000 support level amid broad-based selling, especially in pharma and IT stocks. Analysts warn of further downside if 24,500 breaks, though a recovery remains possible. Stock recommendations include Ashok Leyland, Dr Agarwal’s Health Care, Dixon, and Anant Raj.
Decoding gold rally: Why yellow metal surged 15% in one month and should bullion be in your portfolio?
Gold has staged a sharp 15% rally in August after a volatile start to the year, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central-bank buying, expectations