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Topic: Gold

G7 ban on new Russian gold imports ‘largely symbolic’, may not have major impact

The US, UK, Japan and Canada plan to announce the ban during the G7 summit that started Sunday in Germany. Flows have already been restricted by previous sanctions.

Modi govt plans tweak to Gold Monetisation Scheme, wants you to share price-fluctuation risk

Launched in 2015, GMS allows people to deposit their idle gold with an RBI-designated bank & earn interest on it, much like in a fixed deposit scheme.

Here’s why buying gold is considered auspicious on Akshaya Tritiya

Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious, so head over to the Melorra store and check out their offers.

Gold prices lowest in almost two weeks as US bond yields rise

Gold prices are proving resilient -- gaining more than 6% this year -- as political and economic risks push investors toward the haven asset.

Gold investors bet against US Fed as Russia-Ukraine war threatens paradigm shift

Gold buyers piling into exchange-traded funds are taking a pessimistic view of the US Federal Reserve’s ability to cool decades-high inflation without hurting the economy.

Gold rises to 5-week high as risk of US recession boosts demand for haven asset

The possibility of a de facto EU embargo on Russian gas and threat of some curbs on crude in Europe’s next sanctions package bolstered both commodities.

Gold held gains after Russia Ukraine talks failed to resolve ongoing conflict between countries

Gold and various other commodities have fallen from recent highs. Concerns remain over threat of an inflationary shock to global economy as Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates.

Gold surges above $2,000 as war in Ukraine boosts demand for haven

Bullion is extending gains after posting biggest weekly advance since July 2020 amid concerns that the penalties against Russia could dim global growth & further stoke inflation.

Modi govt rethinks Gold Monetisation Scheme, feels it’s too expensive, hasn’t achieved aim

RBI has been asked to conduct a structural review of the scheme, including its rationale, associated high costs, and desirability of its continuation.

On Camera

Who grounded IndiGo flights? They are the culprits, not DGCA

The IndiGo crisis is nothing short of a threat to India’s stability. Could it be an experiment? Can this happen in any other crucial sector like power or railways?

Steady growth rooted in ‘Dravidian model’. How Tamil Nadu more than doubled its GSDP in 10 yrs

RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.