Gold and silver opened sharply lower on MCX Monday as soaring energy prices dampened hopes of near-term U.S. rate cuts. MCX April gold fell Rs 1,811 to Rs 1,56,655/10g, while May silver dropped Rs 4,335 to Rs 2,55,101/kg. Rising oil prices and inflation are keeping precious metals under pressure, with futures expected to weaken further amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Union Bank of India approves plan to raise up to Rs 20,000 crore via long-term bonds
Union Bank of India will raise funds through bond issuances. The bank’s committee approved long-term bonds worth twenty thousand crore rupees for infrastructure and affordable
March 16, 2026