India will aim to strengthen its lead in the five-match ODI series when it takes on New Zealand in the second match on Saturday at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. However, rain could become a major concern and potentially disrupt the contest.India head into the match with confidence after beating New Zealand by five wickets in…
Physical gold can involve significant upfront costs. Jewellery making charges can be particularly high. (Image for representative purpose only) Are you planning to buy gold on Dhanteras or Diwali this year? Buying precious metals such as gold and silver is seen to be auspicious during the festive season, but experts caution that investment decisions should…
Pakistan’s external debt doubles Pakistan’s external borrowing has nearly doubled in the last 10 years, reaching $135.1 billion in 2025, with China accounting for the largest share of the country’s outstanding debt among individual creditors.The increase comes as borrowing by developing economies also accelerated, taking the external debt of low- and middle-income countries to a…
Dhanteras shopping to cross Rs 1 lakh crore NEW DELHI: From lightweight gold jewellery to silver coins and traditional decorative items, Dhanteras shopping is seeing demand across categories despite precious metal prices remaining significantly higher than last year.Business during the festival is expected to exceed Rs 1 lakh crore nationwide on Friday, with gold and…
Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir India captain Shubman Gill believes the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand could play an important role in the team’s preparations for next year’s World Cup, with the conditions during the current tour expected to offer a glimpse of what awaits them at the global tournament.With the World Cup scheduled for…
What do historical returns on gold suggest and what’s the outlook for the next Samvat? Gold and silver have entered the Diwali 2026 season after an extraordinary 10 months, and this journey has been significantly more volatile than 2025.Buying gold on Dhanteras is considered auspicious in many traditions. But the festive season comes at a…
Sarfaraz Khan (Photo/screengrab) A stunning catch from Sarfaraz Khan helped Mumbai break a 167-run partnership and turn the match on ite head in the final hour as the 42-time champions defeated Railways by 106 runs in their Ranji Trophy Group D clash on Thursday.Railways were firmly in the contest for much of the final day,…
Australia batter Steve Smith (AP) Mike Hussey was on Friday appointed as a consultant coach to the Australian team for next year’s Ashes series against England and the 2027 ODI World Cup.The former Australia batter had revealed in August that England’s new red-ball coach, Stephen Fleming, had informally approached him to take up the role…
Venkatesh Iyer has opened up about Gautam Gambhir’s influence on Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) dressing room during their title-winning Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, explaining how the former captain’s presence helped establish a culture where players were always ready to attack.Gambhir, who led KKR to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, returned to the…
From an investment perspective, the recent correction and profit booking provide an opportunity for investors looking to add gold. Gold price prediction today: The recent correction in gold prices is a good time to get in, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He shares his view on buying gold…
