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September 18, 2026 1:24 PM

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India’s real GDP growth forecast to 7% for current financial year: Moody

The global ratings agency Moody's today raised India's real GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent, ​from its earlier projection of 6 per cent for the current financial year. The agency said that the upward revision reflects the resilience of the Indian economy amid the global shock caused by the conflic...

September 17, 2026 7:55 PM

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Gold, Silver prices up

In the Indian bullion market today, 24 carat gold was one per cent up at 1,52,362 rupees per 10 grams. Silver rose 1.1 per cent to 2,31,337 rupees per kilogram.

September 17, 2026 6:04 PM

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Domestic markets end flat

  Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended almost flat. The Sensex dipped 22 points to close at 74,315. The Nifty added 53 points to settle at 23,271.    In the broader market on the National Stock Exchange, the Midcap 100 index gained 0.9 per cent, while the Smallcap 100 index added 0.8 per ce...

September 16, 2026 8:08 PM

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BIS raises hallmarking charges for gold articles

  The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised hallmarking charges for gold and silver articles. The hallmarking fee for gold has been increased from 45 to 75 rupees per article, while the charge for silver remains unchanged at 35 rupees per article. The revised charges will come into effect imm...

September 16, 2026 7:46 PM

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Oil prices decline

  Global crude oil prices declined today. Brent crude was trading 1.2 per cent down at 107 US dollars and 44 cents per barrel in intra-day trade at a time of writing this report. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 1.8 per cent lower at 103 US dollars and 93 cents per barrel.