Gold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central-bank purchases. Strong Chinese demand and India’s upcoming festive and wedding season add further support. Despite potential short-term corrections, structural factors including reserve diversification, inflation concerns, and de-dollarisation keep gold’s long-term outlook bullish.
HDFC Bank, Trent among 10 stocks that saw the biggest decrease in mutual fund value in July
Ten stocks saw the biggest month-on-month decline in mutual fund holdings in July, led by HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and L&T. Varun Beverages, Dr Reddy’s