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Gold price rises to Rs 1,44,950 per 10 grams, silver too jumps on MCX | Check city-wise rates
22
Jul
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Gold price rises to Rs 1,44,950 per 10 grams, silver too jumps on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures drifted higher on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, on buying at lower levels as investors await the outcome of next week's Federal Reserve policy meeting for interest rate guidance. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,969 or 0.13 per cent at Rs 1,44,852 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,42,883. It later jumped to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,44,950, a gain of Rs 2,067 or 1.44 per cent. In between, it touched an intraday low of Rs 1,44,311.…
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22 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in red, pharma stocks under pressure
22
Jul
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22 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in red, pharma stocks under pressure

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, despite positive global cues as Brent crude oil topped USD 91 amid continuing US-Iran conflict. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 85.16 points or 0.10 per cent to start the session at 77,384.95, the Nifty shed 37.25 points to open at 24,150.45. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,470.11 and the Nifty 50 at 24,187.70. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by 24.42 points, the BSE…
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Jewellery stock that offered over 200% return in 3 years in focus amid update on outstanding debt: Details
22
Jul
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Jewellery stock that offered over 200% return in 3 years in focus amid update on outstanding debt: Details

Mumbai: Shares of multibagger company PC Jewellers are likely to be on investors' radar as the company has announced a further update regarding its debt repayment initiative. According to the information shared with the exchanges, the company has now repaid all outstanding debt owed to five out of the 14 consortium banks. It stated that the outstanding debts of all five banks have been prepaid and discharged well before the scheduled due date of their payment. The details were shared after the market hours on Tuesday. The stock ended the last trading session in the green even as benchmark indices…
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Digital Local Pass for people living near toll plaza introduced, offers unlimited travel during the month
21
Jul
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Digital Local Pass for people living near toll plaza introduced, offers unlimited travel during the month

New Delhi: There's some good news for those living within a 20 km radius of an eligible toll plaza, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced the Local Pass. The new initiative aims to make National Highway travel more seamless by providing enhanced digital services, eliminating manual documentation, and ensuring faster access to commuter assistance. Most importantly, one can get a local pass in a few minutes from the comfort of your home using the Rajmargyatra Mobile App. Along with this, a new digital assistant 'Margmitra' has also been launched to help highway users. Who can buy…
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Key factors to consider before choosing old vs new tax regime, expert explains
21
Jul
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Key factors to consider before choosing old vs new tax regime, expert explains

New Delhi: With the arrival of the income tax filing season in 2026, a heated discussion centres on the question that bothers taxpayers this year. Should one choose the old tax regime or the new one? It's not as simple as choosing the regime that offers a lower tax rate. Your income level, investment portfolio, housing loan, insurance payments, and even long-term goals are important factors influencing your choice. According to experts, the new tax regime may be the most widely used due to its ease of taxation, but the old one continues to be an excellent option for competent…
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Sensex down 238.41 points, Nifty falls 50.80 points to settle below 24,200, HDFC Bank drops over 2%
21
Jul
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Sensex down 238.41 points, Nifty falls 50.80 points to settle below 24,200, HDFC Bank drops over 2%

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the session in the red due to selective selling in banking and IT stocks. Also, investors remained risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 238.41 points lower at 77,470.11. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,753.18 and a low of 77,337.33, gyrating 415.85 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down by 50.80 points or 0.21 per cent and ended the session at 24,187.70. Despite geopolitical challenges, midcaps are performing well in anticipation of strong corporate earnings. The broader market ended the session in…
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Received a CKYC message? What is it, why does it matter, what are the benefits and other details
21
Jul
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Received a CKYC message? What is it, why does it matter, what are the benefits and other details

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and many banks across the country are sending messages related to CKYC to their customers. These messages are arriving on WhatsApp. Some people are also receiving these messages as regular text messages. If you have received a message from the RBI or your bank regarding CKYC, it's important to first understand why it matters and what the benefits are.ย  What is a CKYC number? CKYC stands for Central Know Your Customer or Central KYC. CKYC is a centralised system that generates a unique 14-digit number that is generated only once and can…
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Lucknow’s infrastructure push gives home buyers more options along emerging real estate corridors
21
Jul
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Lucknow’s infrastructure push gives home buyers more options along emerging real estate corridors

Lucknow: For years, Gomti Nagar was almost synonymous with luxury housing in Lucknow. Buyers looking for an upscale address rarely looked much beyond it. Today, the city's luxury housing story is extending beyond its traditional addresses. As roads improve, new neighbourhoods take shape, and commercial activity spreads across the city, locations such as Gomti Nagar Extension, Shaheed Path, Sultanpur Road and Ayodhya Road are steadily finding their place in conversations that were once reserved for a handful of established addresses. The shift has gathered pace alongside Lucknow's infrastructure push. The development of Shaheed Path, Kisan Path and the Outer Ring…
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