The LIGO announcement -- which confirmed, among other things, that gold, platinum and other heavy metals were products of neutron star collisions -- came just before Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 107th birthday.
The three hour long meeting was attended by Secretaries of departments of Revenue, Expenditure, Financial services and Disinvestment.
It is true that the rupee is at least becoming less strong, albeit slowly.
Experts advise investors to buy at lower levels in the next few months and sell at the higher end of their range in the second half, reports Rajesh Bhayani.
Global buyers are putting pressure on exporters to offer discounts between 10 per cent and 15 per cent.
According to sources, a few hundred have been issued to Indian businessmen, celebrities and brand experts.
Trading of diamonds especially with a gulf country has come under the lens of intelligence agencies here for suspected terror financing and money laundering.
Earnings growth is unlikely to see much recovery and sales revenues are also likely to remain muted
Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds
The price of gold in India seems to have bottomed out.
The auditors have discovered lack of confirmation of balances from 14 overseas buyers as claimed by Winsome Diamonds.
Huge gold imports have put pressure on the country's CAD, which in turn is affecting the value of rupee.
Huge gold imports have put pressure on the country's Current Account Deficit, which in turn is affecting the value of rupee.
During his visit, first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years, Modi will seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors to hardsell India as an attractive business destination.
Gold demand in rural India is expected to be lower this year with weak monsoon affecting household savings, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
Recent recovery in the white metal was reflected in a falling gold to silver price ratio.
Undisclosed overseas assets such as immovable property, jewellery, shares and art works will be valued at fair market price for the purpose of tax and penalty under the new black money law.
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Imports in 2016 expected to be lowest in 7 years but experts don't rule out a revival in demand if the yellow metal's price falls
'It is time to allow the rupee to move towards its true value, as it is hurting Indian exports, investment and SMEs associated with export sectors that create jobs,' argues Pravakar Sahoo.
Earnings growth is expected to accelerate as lingering toxic effects of note ban ease off and GST settles down. However, stock valuations are high and that means market is also overdue for correction, says Devangshu Datta.
In 2013, the fall in international gold prices was 28 per cent.
Investors must be cautious and follow a prudent diversification strategy to mitigate against any risks in case of any unforeseen events.
For the year as a whole the price is expected to average $1,270, which compares with the year-to-date average of $1,289.
Gold is often considered a 'hedge' against an economic uncertainty.
Levy in India one of the highest in the world; finance minister urges banks to tell customers not to invest in the metal.
Nobutaka Kitajima, chief investment officer -- equity, LIC Nomura Mutual Fund, tells Business Standard the reaction to the Fed's statements has been overdone and the current downturn has punished certain stocks much more than their inherent economic worth and business potential.
In spite of an overall healthy rise in exports, there are many traditional sectors which used to be the mainstay of India's exports in the past, but are now suffering from significant weaknesses, says A K Bhattacharya.
A good monsoon could rein in food inflation. Largely good corporate results mean better days are ahead. Nifty may reach record levels, points out Devangshu Datta.
China's CSI300 stock index shed 1.1 per cent, hitting a five-week low, while shares of Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies sagged 0.9 per cent.
Silver is emerging as a stronger bet for the long-term.
This has steered a rally in global equities and dollar Index also ticked higher, trading near its four year high.
Sensex ends lower; govt schemes in focus.
Based on the estimate, a courier bringing in 1 kg of gold currently worth around $40,000 at world prices could earn $470 if not caught.
Motherson Sumi, Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover will face higher cost.
Overall market benchmark Sensex is headed for its worst performance in four years with a decline of 1,650 points
Oil and gold had accounted for 45 per cent of India's imports bill in 2012-13.
Union Budget 2014-15 is positive for metals and mining companies.
Determining the direction of the dollar in Trump's America will be more critical for asset allocation than getting your call on interest rates right, says Akash Prakash.
Demonetisation should be judged to have delivered some immediate gain if at least around Rs 2 trillion gets immobilised.
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