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Polish Central Bank approves plan to buy 150 tons of gold, lifting reserves to 700 tonnes

Warsaw: The National Bank of Poland approved a plan to buy as much as 150 tons of gold, which would increase the country’s holdings...

Forget gold. Aluminium is the real metal of the moment

Planes, iPhones, soda cans, electric cars and appliances, aluminium is key to modern life and the global economy. It is trading at a three-year high, near $2,900 per metric ton.

Why gold has so much appeal in uncertain times

Gold has a track record of increasing in value in times of market stress. Owning gold is also rooted in Indian and Chinese cultures, 2 of the world’s largest markets for the metal, where jewellery & bars are passed down through generations.

As gold prices plunge, die-hard enthusiasts are holding their nerve

The retreat in prices this week, while huge for such a steady asset, has still only brought gold back to where it was little more than a week ago. The metal is still up this month, and has gained about 55% this year.

Geomysore Services to begin full-scale production at private gold mine in Andhra Pradesh

The company said initial output will be around 500 kg a year, rising to nearly 1,000 kg annually once statutory clearances are secured. 

Gold prices jumped up 17% in the last 7 years. And it isn’t going to stop

Economic analysts around the world are pointing to significant changes in global monetary and financial conditions behind the surge in gold prices.

Trump uncertainty puts gold’s future as safe-haven investment in doubt

Gold is now firmly established as another investment asset, along with stocks and bonds. These days, its investment role is as part of a diversified portfolio, not as a hedge.

Watch CutTheClutter: Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s arrest & India’s growing gold smuggling crisis

In Episode 1618, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how government policies and gold smuggling are connected, and why the smuggling curse is back.

How daily changes in gold prices can impact your financial decisions

The gold price today in Mysore isn’t just a plain number, it’s an opportunity to maximise your investments. Learn how to make informed buying, selling, and borrowing decisions based on the gold rate today

On Camera

Has Modi forgotten India’s farmers? India-US trade deal hurts Atmanirbharta for pulses

When half of all consumers are trapped in a low-productivity agrarian economy, exposing them further to agricultural price volatility would be criminal.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.