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Gold and silver have a strong positive correlation and typically show similar price trends. Both are considered precious metals and are often affected by similar market factors. Last year, gold saw a significant increase of over 27%, driven by favorable factors such as worsening geopolitical conditions and speculation about potential US rate cuts.

Like in many other countries, India’s Financial Services Sector is crucial to the overall economy. Although it has been less affected than its global counterparts, it is still important that the upcoming budget sends positive signals.

The exodus of FPIs from the Indian equity markets continues unabated, as they withdrew Rs 64,156 crore (USD 7.44 billion) this month so far on depreciation of the rupee, rise in the US bond yields and expectation of a tepid earning season.

Despite broader market challenges, the resilience of large-cap stocks offers a positive counterbalance. The Indian market has successfully navigated similar obstacles in the past, including tapering and geopolitical instability. The current downturn is driven by factors like tapering, slowing earnings, high valuations, and trade uncertainties.

Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital aims to utilize its IPO proceeds of Rs 3,027.26 crore for debt repayment and general corporate purposes. The company plans a fresh issue worth Rs 300 crore and an Offer for Sale amounting to Rs 2,727.26 crore, targeting to reduce its current debt of Rs 373 crore.

Macrotech Developers, operating under the Lodha brand, posted an 88% rise in net profit for Q3 FY25, hitting Rs 944.4 crore due to a surge in housing demand. Their total income increased to Rs 4,146.6 crore. The firm achieved its highest pre-sales of Rs 4,510 crore and recorded robust collections of Rs 4,290 crore.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been consistently selling in the Indian equity markets in January, with sales in the cash market reaching Rs 66,602 crore. The primary reasons behind this trend are the strengthening of the dollar and rising US bond yields. The financial sector has been significantly impacted, while the IT sector shows signs of resilience.

Provisions for the quarter stood at Rs 1,338 crore as compared with Rs 655 crore in the year-ago quarter, driven by the higher slippages in the microfinance book. The bank said provisions were stable for the non-microfinance portfolio.

ICICI Bank on Saturday reported that its standalone Q3 profit after tax grew by 14.8% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 11,792 crore while net interest income (NII) increased 9.1% YoY to Rs 20,371 crore during the December quarter.