News for 'safe-haven demand'

Britain is a safe heaven for terrorists: Musharraf

Britain is a safe heaven for terrorists: Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Britain should have banned all terrorist goups, the Pakistan president said.

Why investors MUST book partial profits in gold

Why investors MUST book partial profits in gold

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Such an economic environment tends to be positive for gold, the ultimate safe-haven asset. Since gold cannot be debased by central banks, it naturally gains in value.

BJP's Alipurduar chief, 7 others join Trinamool

BJP's Alipurduar chief, 7 others join Trinamool

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

In yet another jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party's Alipurduar district president, Ganga Prasad Sharma, joined the Trinamool Congress on Monday, as senior leader of the state's ruling party Mukul Roy, who also switched sides two weeks ago, claimed that this was the 'beginning of the saffron party's end' in the state.

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Afghan foreign minister Rabbani said Afghanistan and Pakistan can work on the issue of the trust deficit.

Should you invest in gold now?

Should you invest in gold now?

Rediff.com22 May 2014

If you have a short-term horizon, it might be better to wait for a while, say analysts.

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Spike in oil prices a temporary phase

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Oil prices jumped nearly $3 a barrel and gold and safe-haven bonds rallied on Friday after the killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike by the US in Baghdad.

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Experts recommend buying gold as the fundamentals supporting a rally have not changed.

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Recognising an increasing number of lesbians are passionate about football, former amateur player and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Anita Wanjiru founded a women's team in 2017.

Gold price rise on fresh buying, at Rs 27,480

Gold price rise on fresh buying, at Rs 27,480

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Silver shot up by Rs 660 to Rs 44,600 per kg

Poll: Did Dr Singh's govt have to bend before Ramdev?

Poll: Did Dr Singh's govt have to bend before Ramdev?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

While Baba Ramdev walks the red carpet laid out by the government, we ask you our readers for your views on the issue.

Re closes at new low of 56.24; down 57 paise

Re closes at new low of 56.24; down 57 paise

Rediff.com30 May 2012

While the Indian foreign exchange market was following the global cues, the situation for rupee aggravated amid sustained month-end dollar demand from importers.

Time to raise gold allocation in your portfolio

Time to raise gold allocation in your portfolio

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'Gold could benefit from the resulting risk aversion, as happened last year.'

Weakening rupee? Buy gold for the short-term

Weakening rupee? Buy gold for the short-term

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

If there is turmoil in currencies, gold can shoot up sharply, says author of Arora Report.

Gold rises by Rs 400, silver up by Rs 650

Gold rises by Rs 400, silver up by Rs 650

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Gold surged Rs 400 to Rs 28,940 per 10 grams on Tuesday on brisk buying by stockists and jewelers for the ongoing marriage season amid a firming global trend.

Gold hits a new record of Rs 28,800

Gold hits a new record of Rs 28,800

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Gold futures climbed to a fresh high of Rs 28,800 per 10 grams on Tuesday, tracking a firming trend overseas, where the rate topped $1,910 an ounce as global financial turmoil raised demand for the metal as a safe haven.

Grumble of slowdown is getting louder for India Inc

Grumble of slowdown is getting louder for India Inc

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The companies' combined net profit declined by 10.1 per cent y-o-y during June '19 quarter against 26.2 per cent y-o-y growth a year ago.

'We remain positive on India though there could be some blips on the way'

'We remain positive on India though there could be some blips on the way'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'Slower-than-anticipated recovery can be a bigger risk this time than a liquidity-driven event -- at least for India.'

Gold smugglers locked down, no seizure in April

Gold smugglers locked down, no seizure in April

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Custom authorities have been keeping strict vigil on the cargo movements from Bhutan, Taiwan, China, Afghanistan, South Korea Japan, and Dubai since January.

Vikas Dubey's arrest scripted, dubious: Congress

Vikas Dubey's arrest scripted, dubious: Congress

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Dubey was arrested outside the Mahakal temple at Ujjan in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning.

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Women have 100 per cent inclusion in the health sector. They are also teaching in the education sector. They are working in each and every one of those sectors where they are required'

Gold sinks below Rs 29k, crashes by Rs 400 to 2-month low

Gold sinks below Rs 29k, crashes by Rs 400 to 2-month low

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Silver also slipped below the Rs 41,000-mark by falling Rs 525 to Rs 40,975 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Currently, TCS is India's second most valuable firm after Reliance Industries, which has a market cap of nearly Rs 12.9 trillion.

Prices of precious metals continue to rise

Prices of precious metals continue to rise

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The global high comes amidst the uncertainties of Brexit, a trade war and slowing growth, with traders increasing their silver bets.

Gold recovers on jewellers buying; global cues

Gold recovers on jewellers buying; global cues

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity were up by Rs 150 each to Rs 28,500 and Rs 28,300 per 10 gram respectively.

Rupee ends lower by 18 paise vs dollar at 66.81

Rupee ends lower by 18 paise vs dollar at 66.81

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

It moved in a range of 66.9250 and 66.70 per dollar during the day

Rs 9,000-cr gold sold during Diwali week

Rs 9,000-cr gold sold during Diwali week

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Gold prices in the national capital touched a peak of Rs 16,250 per 10 grams before Diwali, on October 14, from Rs 15,370 in the beginning of September. The prices are ruling at Rs 16,175 per 10 grams on Friday.

Gold zooms to new record high of Rs 19,050

Gold zooms to new record high of Rs 19,050

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Bullion in the Asian region gained as much as 0.5 per cent to $1,222.47 an ounce, its highest level since May 19, as the euro extended its 2.4 per cent decline against the dollar last week.

Trade war pushes gold futures to record high

Trade war pushes gold futures to record high

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Since the Union Budget, gold has become costlier by 8-9 per cent because of a 2.5 per cent increase in import duty to 12.5 per cent and about a 5 per cent depreciation in the rupee.

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and torture of the daughter of its envoy to Pakistan.

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.

Gold climbs on positive global cues, jewellers' buying

Gold climbs on positive global cues, jewellers' buying

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Globally, gold added 0.4 per cent to $1,228.65 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position

Gold rises to over 2-month high on global cues

Gold rises to over 2-month high on global cues

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Bullion merchants said persistent rise in gold prices is mostly due to a firming trend in global markets as concerns over European economy mounted, spurring demand for safe-haven, and increased buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand at domestic spot markets.

India questions UN resolution on Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia

India questions UN resolution on Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, introduced by Pakistan's ambassador Munir Akram under agenda item culture of peace, to proclaim March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

UNSC expects Taliban to adhere to commitments

UNSC expects Taliban to adhere to commitments

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The Council adopted the resolution proposed by France, the United Kingdom and the United States with 13 Council members voting in favour and Russia and China abstaining.

Gold prices fall, silver tanks below Rs 42,000

Gold prices fall, silver tanks below Rs 42,000

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Gold prices fell further at the local bullion market on Saturday due to reduced off-take by stockists as well as lack of local buying support at the existing levels.

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Swiss National Bank shocked the currency markets on Thursday by abolishing their currency -- franc's three year-old cap of 1.20 per euro

Customers hope for windfall, put off selling old gold

Customers hope for windfall, put off selling old gold

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Forecasts of a further rise in bullion prices keep Indians away from selling gold.

Gold dips below Rs 27,000 on weak global cues

Gold dips below Rs 27,000 on weak global cues

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Silver recovered by Rs 100 to Rs 36,950 per kg.

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'If India does venture across the LoC, it will evoke a strong response.'