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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.

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 seek to increase tax-free meal benefit for employees to Rs 200 per meal

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Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 seek to increase tax-free meal benefit for employees to Rs 200 per meal

Currently, meals provided at workplace up to Rs 50 per plate are tax-free. The draft rules aim to significantly increase this threshold to Rs 200 per meal.

How falling repo rate reduce your home loan EMIs

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How falling repo rate reduce your home loan EMIs

As banks reduce their lending rate, following the RBI’s rate cuts, the principal component of EMI increases month-on-month, thereby affecting the overall loan tenure.

Bitcoin inches higher near $89,000 after prolonged sell-off; recovery still fragile

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Bitcoin inches higher near $89,000 after prolonged sell-off; recovery still fragile

Investors should stay disciplined and accumulate gradually near support rather than chasing rallies, suggest analyst.

Silver price on Feb. 9: Climbs nearly 5% to Rs 2,62,093 as investors step in to buy on dips

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Silver price on Feb. 9: Climbs nearly 5% to Rs 2,62,093 as investors step in to buy on dips

Silver is likely to consolidate in the $70–$90 range (Rs 2,25,000–Rs 2,85,000), says analyst

Gold price today: Opens 1.46% higher to Rs 1,57,703 as investors step in to buy on dips

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Gold price today: Opens 1.46% higher to Rs 1,57,703 as investors step in to buy on dips

Gold is expected to consolidate in the $4,550–$5,100 range (Rs 1,40,000–Rs 1,60,000) in the near term, says analyst.

RBI to issue guidelines on loan recovery, proposes stricter norms to curb mis-selling

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RBI to issue guidelines on loan recovery, proposes stricter norms to curb mis-selling

Analysts say that regulator is directly addressing practices that have long undermined consumer trust.

Silver slips behind NVIDIA to third place after sharp price crash

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Silver slips behind NVIDIA to third place after sharp price crash

Silver commands a market capitalisation of $4.177 trillion, and is behind Nvidia's $4.184 trillion.

Bitcoin drops near $60,000, erases $2 trillion off global crypto market since Oct. 2024

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Bitcoin drops near $60,000, erases $2 trillion off global crypto market since Oct. 2024

The total crypto market cap fell over 10% in a single day, an unusual correlation that signals leverage unwinds and margin-driven selling

Silver price on Feb. 6: Slides 5.18% to Rs 2,31,175 per kg as volatility returns

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Silver price on Feb. 6: Slides 5.18% to Rs 2,31,175 per kg as volatility returns

Silver is expected to trade weak and consolidate in the $74–$91 range (Rs 2,35,000–Rs 2,85,000). Traders should follow a buy-on-dips, sell-on-rallies strategy, suggests analyst.

Gold price today: Slips 0.73% to Rs 1,50,269 per 10 grams as market volatility resurfaces

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Gold price today: Slips 0.73% to Rs 1,50,269 per 10 grams as market volatility resurfaces

Gold prices in the short term are likely to remain weak and consolidate within the $4,550–$5,100 range (Rs 1,40,000–Rs 1,60,000), says analyst.

Silver price today: Ends 2-day rebound as prices fall nearly 10% in 24 hours

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Silver price today: Ends 2-day rebound as prices fall nearly 10% in 24 hours

IBJA pegged the price of silver at Rs 2,52,232 per 1 kilogram at its 12:30 pm rate session on February 5, a decline of nearly 9.64 percent in a day.

Bitcoin remains under pressure, hovers just above $71,000

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Bitcoin remains under pressure, hovers just above $71,000

The volatility reflects broader macro sensitivity rather than any crypto-specific weakness, says analyst.

Silver price today: Falls nearly 9% to Rs 2,46,257 as investors rush to book profits

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Silver price today: Falls nearly 9% to Rs 2,46,257 as investors rush to book profits

Silver is attempting to build a base and is expected to consolidate in the $72–$88 range, says analyst.

Gold price today: Under pressure, falls 1.34% to Rs 1,51,000 per 10 grams

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Gold price today: Under pressure, falls 1.34% to Rs 1,51,000 per 10 grams

The US Nonfarm Payrolls report won’t be released this Friday, but Wednesday’s ADP private-sector jobs data will provide key clues on labour market strength, analysts say.

UIDAI deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased to curb identity fraud: Here’s how to check status online

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UIDAI deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased to curb identity fraud: Here’s how to check status online

Here’s how to check the status of aadhaar number of a deceased relative.

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