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Gold slipped 0.67% today at Rs 1,53,722 per 10 grams; is now the right time to invest?

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Gold slipped 0.67% today at Rs 1,53,722 per 10 grams; is now the right time to invest?

Analyst projects the near-term trend appears volatile, with price action likely to remain range-bound between Rs 1,52,000 and Rs 1,57,000 over the next few sessions.

Silver price slips 1.59% today at 2.36 lakh per kg; can the metal climb to fresh record highs?

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Silver price slips 1.59% today at 2.36 lakh per kg; can the metal climb to fresh record highs?

A combination of falling real interest rates, a weaker USD, and a clear shift toward monetary easing by major central banks could still drive silver prices higher, says analyst.

Income Tax Act, 2025: What changes for freelancers and consultants?

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Income Tax Act, 2025: What changes for freelancers and consultants?

The ITA 2025 broadly retains current TDS rates, advance tax instalments, and audit thresholds, but consultants with multiple income streams may not qualify for presumptive taxation.

Bitcoin struggles below $70,000 as liquidity tightens; what should investors do?

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Bitcoin struggles below $70,000 as liquidity tightens; what should investors do?

Prudent investors can consider a staggered accumulation around support and use risk-managed tools to navigate volatility, says analyst.

Silver slipped to just above Rs 2.37 lakh as uncertainty over Fed's rate path continues

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Silver slipped to just above Rs 2.37 lakh as uncertainty over Fed's rate path continues

All eyes are on the Fed’s rate-cut timeline that will determine the next directional move in silver.

Gold slipped marginally on February 16, hovering near Rs 1.55 lakh ahead of key US data and Fed minutes

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Gold slipped marginally on February 16, hovering near Rs 1.55 lakh ahead of key US data and Fed minutes

Investors await fresh signals from the U.S. economy, with the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting scheduled for release on Wednesday.

Copper and aluminium rally 30% amid volatility: How should investors position across holding periods?

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Copper and aluminium rally 30% amid volatility: How should investors position across holding periods?

Analysts advise investors to clearly distinguish between short-term trading and long-term investing in metals.

NRIs demand for health cover zooms, floater and parental policies jump 126%, says report

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NRIs demand for health cover zooms, floater and parental policies jump 126%, says report

While health plans for NRIs in India cost $120- $300, the cost jumps to $2,000–$3,000 in the Gulf region, making Indian health plans a highly attractive financial option, a Policybazaar report has said

Bitcoin slides 1.5% below $70,000 ahead of US inflation data

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Bitcoin slides 1.5% below $70,000 ahead of US inflation data

Analysts suggest that a staggered accumulation near support levels and prudent hedging via futures or SIP-style averaging can help navigate volatility while keeping downside risk in check.

Silver steadies above Rs 2.40 lakh after initial losses; should you invest now?

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Silver steadies above Rs 2.40 lakh after initial losses; should you invest now?

The metal took a sharp fall on Comex during early trade on February 13, but recovered some of those losses.

Gold hovers near Rs 1.55 lakh after early losses; is it the right time to invest?

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Gold hovers near Rs 1.55 lakh after early losses; is it the right time to invest?

All eyes are now on US CPI data due Friday evening, which could set the next directional move in gold, says analyst.

Mapping shift from old to new Income Tax Act, 2025: Where key sections have moved

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Mapping shift from old to new Income Tax Act, 2025: Where key sections have moved

Under the Income Tax Act (ITA), 2025, the government has renumbered most sections without materially changing the core philosophy of the current Income Tax Act, 1961.

Bitcoin fell 1.03% just above $67,500 amid market volatility and macroeconomic headwinds

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Bitcoin fell 1.03% just above $67,500 amid market volatility and macroeconomic headwinds

For investors looking ahead, it is more important than ever to focus on fundamental conviction and disciplined entry points, says analyst.

Silver prices decline marginally to just above Rs 2.68 lakh; should you invest now?

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Silver prices decline marginally to just above Rs 2.68 lakh; should you invest now?

Silver prices declined after the US nonfarm payrolls data released on Wednesday came in stronger than expected for January.

Gold price slips just below Rs 1.58 lakh on strong US jobs data; is it the right time to invest?

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Gold price slips just below Rs 1.58 lakh on strong US jobs data; is it the right time to invest?

Gold prices declined after the US nonfarm payrolls data released on Wednesday came in stronger than expected for January.

Draft I-T rules offer clarity on ITRs, NRI investments and lay out virtual digital assets reporting regime

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Draft I-T rules offer clarity on ITRs, NRI investments and lay out virtual digital assets reporting regime

The Central Board of Direct Taxes released the draft rules on February 7 and has sought feedback till February 22

JioFinance app now offering FDs, earn up to 8.15% across banks, NBFCs

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JioFinance app now offering FDs, earn up to 8.15% across banks, NBFCs

JioFinance, which operates as a unified platform for UPI, digital banking, loans, savings, investments, insurance and wealth tracking, has added fixed deposits to its offerings

Bitcoin dropped 3% at $67,500 as market volatility persists amid upcoming US jobs data

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Bitcoin dropped 3% at $67,500 as market volatility persists amid upcoming US jobs data

Prudent traders are watching for a clean reclaim of $70,000 and then $71,000 as near-term resistance before risk appetite can credibly rebuild, says analyst.

Silver prices today surge 13% from last week’s low to Rs 2.60 lakh — should you invest now?

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Silver prices today surge 13% from last week’s low to Rs 2.60 lakh — should you invest now?

Silver prices jumped, buoyed by a softer US dollar and rising expectations of Federal Reserve monetary easing, says analyst.

Gold price today rises nearly 1% ahead of key US data; should you invest now?

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Gold price today rises nearly 1% ahead of key US data; should you invest now?

Key US retail sales, jobs and payrolls data will shape Fed expectations and near-term bullion prices, says analyst.

Structural deficit supports silver outlook; brace for volatility: Motilal Oswal’s Navneet Damani

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Structural deficit supports silver outlook; brace for volatility: Motilal Oswal’s Navneet Damani

Gold's holding up well because the traditional rate sensitivity just isn't playing out the way it used to, says Damani. Think of it this way: short-term is all about macro noise, and structural shifts in the long term. “But buckle up for volatility”.

Bitcoin slides nearly 12 percent below $70,000 in a week as markets await catalysts

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Bitcoin slides nearly 12 percent below $70,000 in a week as markets await catalysts

Prices could stabilise if investor confidence improves and buying interest strengthens near current levels, says analyst.

Silver price on Feb. 10: Slides 1.39% near 2.59 lakh per kg; Is now the right time to invest?

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Silver price on Feb. 10: Slides 1.39% near 2.59 lakh per kg; Is now the right time to invest?

Silver rates across India’s major cities showed remarkable uniformity, with only marginal differences.

Gold price today: Hovers near Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams; Should you invest?

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Gold price today: Hovers near Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams; Should you invest?

Markets now await key economic data from the US and China this week for fresh cues on precious metals.

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