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Gold holds a special significance as an auspicious metal that can double up as a prudent investment is second to none. Buying gold on the occasion of Dhanteras is considered auspicious but with changing times, the methods of investment have also changed. Now it is not just physical gold that is attracting buyers, there is a growing trend of investing in Digital Gold, ETFs and SGBs, especially during Dhanteras and Diwali. So, you can think about these five methods for investment in Gold this Dhanteras:

Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. Indian authorities are also in touch with the family members of the eight men, minister S Jaishankar met them , the spokesperson said adding that India will continue providing legal assistance to them.

Housing rents continue to soar across top 7 cities, led by leading IT/ITeS hubs Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. According to latest ANAROCK Research data, among top 7 cities, residential rentals in Bengaluru’s prominent areas soared by over 30% in the first nine months of 2023 (9M 2023).

Gold has served as a safety net during times of financial distress. The concept of gold loans, known as loan against gold, has gained substantial prominence, offering a secure and accessible method for individuals to avail funds. Gold is not only a symbol of wealth but also a form of investment, gifting, and security. Gold is traditionally passed down through generations, and many families have substantial reserves of this precious metal.

Whether you are a retail investor, an avid saver looking at diversifying your basket of eggs, or new to investment altogether, terms like small-cap and mid-cap are bound to catch your attention.

Purchasing gold on Dhanteras has evolved into a cherished tradition. For investors seeking to participate in this practice, the government’s Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) scheme, introduced in 2015, offers a more contemporary and convenient alternative to acquiring physical gold.

One of the most important Hindu holidays, Dhanteras, is a day of prosperity and devotion. Now is a great time to start your financial journey and make the kind of investments that will lead to a prosperous future. Never forget to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance, and financial goals when making your decision.

Dhanteras and Diwali are just round the corner and many people prefer to buy silver coins, jewellery and religious artefacts to celebrate these festivals. Silver is a precious metal that holds significant value in Indian culture. Whether for investment, adornment, or religious purposes, purchasing silver is a common practice across the country, especially during the festive time. However, the uninitiated may fall prey to the common misconceptions and pitfalls, jeopardising their silver purchases.

The Association of Mutual Funds in India’s (AMFI) directive to fund houses regarding the use of projected returns in advertisements is a step in the right direction to curb mis-selling, say MF executives and distributors.

₹30,000 crore in funding to RailTel Corp. of India. The agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Thursday, will support various projects over the next five years, including telecom, IT services, and railway signaling systems, and the KAVACH train collision prevention system.

Flexible working isn’t turning out to be the boon for flexible-office providers that it might seem. WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann lamented this week that the company he used to run failed to take advantage of “a product that is more relevant today than ever before." Although he didn’t mention his own role in WeWork’s downfall, he has a point. Demand for flexibility is strong as companies try to strike a balance between the traditional office and letting employees work at home.

SINGAPORE—The list of business executives and political figures who have gone missing in China keeps growing. Top executives at a video-streaming platform and a pharmaceutical company were the latest to disappear, as an intensifying clampdown by Beijing on alleged corruption and malfeasance shakes business confidence in China, among local and foreign firms alike. Chen Shaojie, chief executive of livestreaming firm DouYu, has been unreachable since October, a person familiar with the matter said.

The two-day event will bring together Indian companies and several dozen Walmart buyers from the United States to evaluate their products for export, with buyers offering real-time, on-the-ground deals and prospects. Aligned with Walmart’s commitment to annually source $10 billion of goods from India by 2027, the goal of the event is to partner with the Make in India initiative, increasing exports across categories where India has expertise including food, consumables, health and wellness, general merchandise, apparel, shoes, home textiles and toys.The event will further enhance Walmart’s efforts to support India’s ambition to develop the country’s supply chain to be a leading participant in global markets, bringing together the Walmart sourcing innovation team and India-based supply chain innovators.Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President, Sourcing, Walmart, said, “Walmart has long invested in India, and sees tremendous opportunity in continuing to expand exports with our existing suppliers while developing relationships with new ones.

paper, "an experiment on artificial stimulation of rain using a warm cloud seeding technique was undertaken in three nearby climatologically similar regions, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in northwest India". Many countries now use this technology, including India and China, but implementation is easier said than done. It has certain limitations, not to mention a likely adverse impact on the environment.

refrigerators. Whether you've been dreaming of a kitchen upgrade or simply in need of a reliable fridge, this is the moment you've been eagerly anticipating. The Flipkart Diwali Sale of 2023 has opened the doors to a treasure trove of discounts and deals that promise to not only keep your food fresh but also make your wallet feel a lot heavier.

smart contract audits and KYC. Bitcoin Spark aims to democratize mining and investment processes in its framework. BTCS embraces accessibility and inclusivity by leveling the mining and investment field.

The immense amount of energy needed to power generative artificial intelligence models, like the one behind ChatGPT, is creating a new market for data centers that run on alternative energy sources. Supply of electricity, which currently powers the vast majority of data centers, is already strained from existing demands on the country’s electric grids.

Indian Navy personnel by a Qatari court last month, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian embassy in Doha received another consular access to the detained Indians on Tuesday and that New Delhi will continue to extend all legal and consular support to them. The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

Apollo Hospitals, Enterprise, India's largest private healthcare provider on Thursday said it will be investing Rs Rs 3435 crore on expanding its bed capacity. Apollo said it will be adding 2300 beds across 8 locations to its network over the next three financial years. The capacity expansion will be met through internal accruals and debt financing, the company added. The new expansion will mainly come in West, East and North India, where Apollo is strengthening its foothold. Apollo is traditionally dominant in the South. As part of the expansion plan, the company announced a 250-bed new hospital in Pune expandable to 425 beds in 2 years at an overall cost of Rs 675 crores.

Investing.com — U.S. futures traded in a muted fashion Thursday, as investors awaited a speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell while digesting more quarterly earnings.

Over the past 8 days, several key factors, from the recent Fed meeting to US economic data and a series of statements by Federal Reserve board members, have halted the EUR/USD pair's resurgence. Currently, the pair finds itself amidst a broad correction, but there's still a possibility that the uptrend could resume.