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Gold, silver opened higher but remain volatile on MCX, check key levels to watch and city-wise rates

Gold, silver opened higher but remain volatile on MCX, check key levels to watch and city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures opened higher on Thursday, October 8, 2026, but remain volatile. The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 586 at Rs 1,49,689 per 10 grams, up from the previous close of Rs 1,49,103. It gained further to touch the high of Rs 1,49.900. However, it later saw profit booking and fell to touch the intraday low of Rs 1,48,965, down Rs 138 or 0.09 per cent. Last seen, it traded at Rs 1,49,160, up Rs 57 or 0.04 per cent.ย  On the MCX, the yellow…
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At UN, India slams Pakistan over terror support: โ€˜World hasnโ€™t forgotten 26/11, Pahalgamโ€™

At UN, India slams Pakistan over terror support: ‘World hasn’t forgotten 26/11, Pahalgam’

India has once again targeted Pakistan for its continued support to terror, underling the world has not for forgotten the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the April 22 Pahalgam attack while reiterating that terrorism cannot be defeated without action against its financers and sponsors. The remarks were made by Raghoo Puri, who is India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), while exercising Delhi's Right of Reply in response to the Pakistan representative's statement in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on the Agenda Item: Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. Puri said Pakistan has presented itself as a…
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From PNB to Bank of Baroda, these PSU banks make loans expensive after RBI repo rate hike

From PNB to Bank of Baroda, these PSU banks make loans expensive after RBI repo rate hike

Middle-class borrowers and salaried households may face significant financial strain as several public sector banks across the country have raised loan interest rates following a 0.25 per cent repo rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Punjab National Bank (PNB), Indian Bank, and Bank of Baroda are among the major PSU banks that have raised their lending rates. These banks have increased their loan interest rates by up to 0.25 per cent, making loans expensive for borrowers. Repo rate increased to 5.50 per cent The RBI raised the repo rate by 0.25 per cent to 5.50 per cent…
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Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute as Lionel Messi makes final international appearance for Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute as Lionel Messi makes final international appearance for Argentina

One of football's most celebrated rivalries was replaced by mutual admiration as Cristiano Ronaldo honoured Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar brought down the curtain on his international career. One of football's greatest rivalries was momentarily set aside as Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo penned a heartfelt tribute to Argentine icon Lionel Messi, who recently competed in his final international match for the blue and white.It was an emotional night at the Estadio Mรขs Monumental as Messi competed one last time for Argentina. Fans and players were emotional as fireworks lit up the venue and a spectacular drone show honoured La…
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Paytm share price falls 10% despite Goldman Sachs raising its target, check details

Paytm share price falls 10% despite Goldman Sachs raising its target, check details

Paytm shares fell over 10 per cent on Thursday despite Goldman Sachs raising its target price.ย The stock opened gap down at Rs 1,670, down 3.69 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,734 on the BSE. Amid selling pressure, the counter tumbled further to hit a 10 per cent lower circuit of Rs 1,560.60. The counter gained some momentum from the lower levels and was last seen trading at Rs 1,647.20, down Rs 106.80 or 6.16 per cent, and the company's market cap stood at Rs 1,04,383.18 crore. The stock fell after three consecutive days of gains and underperformed…
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Arsenal secure manager Mikel Arteta with contract running through 2030

Arsenal secure manager Mikel Arteta with contract running through 2030

Arsenal have handed manager Mikel Arteta a new contract until June 2030, rewarding the Spaniard for overseeing one of the most successful periods in the club's recent history. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who last season guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, has signed a new contract until June 2030, the English champions announced on Wednesday.Arteta, who took charge at a time of crisis in 2019, has been at the heart of a long-term turnaround plan that has restored the club's status as one of the best teams in Europe.โ€œIt's a privilege to commit my…
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Houthis strike Riyadhโ€™s main airport with ballistic missiles, warn airlines over Saudi airspace

Houthis strike Riyadh’s main airport with ballistic missiles, warn airlines over Saudi airspace

While the uncertainty continues in the Middle East, the Houthis have claimed they have struck the King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh with a ballistic missile. This was the second major attack that took place within hours, with the earlier strike leaving at least one person dead. The deceased was a Sudanese national, said officials, adding that eight others, comprising five Saudi citizens, two Egyptian residents and a Pakistan, were also injured in the attack. The Iran-backed militia had also targeted the Abha International Airport that killed two people and left 28 others wounded. The deceased were…
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8 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty flat after RBIโ€™s repo rate hike, Paytm falls 7%

8 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty flat after RBI’s repo rate hike, Paytm falls 7%

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session mixed as investors remained cautious after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its repo rate to 5.50 per cent. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 29.30 points, or 0.04 per cent, to start the session at 72,668, while the Nifty shed 4 points to open at 22,599.05. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 72,638.70 and the Nifty 50 at 22,603.05. Similarly, the broader indices traded mixed in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index shed 42.34 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index gained 3.48…
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Ola Electric rights issue date, price and record date announced, check full details here

Ola Electric rights issue date, price and record date announced, check full details here

Ola Electric Mobility will be on investors' radar after the company informed exchanges that its board has set the issue price for its proposed rights issue at Rs 27 per equity share. This is around 26 per cent below the current market price of Rs 36.30. According to the company, it will pay the amount in two calls. The board finalised the decision on the rights issue after receiving in-principle approvals from the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited. "The Board of Ola Electric has approved a rights issue of up to Rs 1,000 crore at Rs…
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Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize push, claims he settled eight wars: โ€˜It is about that timeโ€ฆโ€™

Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize push, claims he settled eight wars: ‘It is about that time…’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) once again made a renewed push for the Nobel Peace Prize and argued that he has settled eight wars. However, he doubtedย  if the prestigious award would be given to it. "I don't know what their decision is going to be," he told reporters at the Oval Office of White House when asked about the 2026 award. "They have a reputation for maybe not giving it to people like me." "It is about that time... But I was very honored to receive it indirectly last time by the recipient, who said nobody…
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