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Gold has surged past $3,000 an ounce globally and Rs 90,000 per 10 grams in India, underscoring its appeal as a safe-haven amid economic uncertainties. Despite impressive gains, Warren Buffett remains unpersuaded, maintaining his long-held view that gold is an unproductive asset.

The brokerage firm Nuvama stated that it expects Waaree s revenue and EBITDA to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 30% and 54%, respectively, from FY24 to FY27. This growth is anticipated to be driven by a strong order book, capacity ramp-up, and margin expansion.

​From Bain s perspective, they come in at a good price because having price to book is just around one times and for a company where the business is largely secured, it is a relatively safe NBFC.

Seth R Freeman of GlassRatner Advisory highlights the market s uncertainty ahead of the April 2 tariff deadline and the potential impact on business planning. He notes that U.S. markets may have peaked and emphasizes investor concerns about the sentiment problem. Freeman suggests a wait-and-see approach over the coming months, with opportunities in emerging markets like India.

NMDC shares rose 1.6% on Friday as the record date for its Rs 2.30 interim dividend for FY 2024-25 was finalized. Other companies like Acceleratebs India and CG Power also announced interim dividends on the same date, determining shareholder eligibility.

The Nifty Realty index was trading 1.43 per cent up at 866.65.

Kalyan Jewellers’ shares rose by 3.6% after ICICI Securities maintained a bullish stance, setting a target price of Rs 520. Strong wedding demand, aggressive expansion plans, and the success of its Candere brand drive growth. Despite short-term pressures from higher gold metal loan rates, the company remains on track to reduce debt and expand its footprint.

Jainam Broking Limited launched Indian Options Conclave (IOC) 6.0, themed "Traders Mahakumbh," at the SIECC Convention Center in Surat, Gujarat. The two-day event is one of India’s largest gatherings of options traders, attracting over 10,000 participants from 536 cities. It features 40+ expert-led sessions covering essential aspects of options trading.

Gold April futures at MCX saw profit booking after reaching an all-time high, while silver May futures experienced a two-day decline. Market volatility was influenced by the strengthening U.S. dollar and varied U.S. economic data, despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainties supporting precious metals.

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