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The 99.9 per cent pure metal gained Rs 400 to Rs 1,50,300 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,49,900 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.15 lakh per kilogram.

Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving several sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian oil exports, providing relief to major buyers such as India and China. Higher global oil and gas prices have also boosted Russia's seaborne fossil fuel export revenues by an estimated USD 35.9 billion

Indian markets face a crucial week as Jio Platforms Rs 30,213 crore IPO, Q2 earnings, crude oil prices and foreign investor flows shape sentiment after strong gains last week.

Jio Platforms has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for its much-awaited IPO, which will open for subscription on October 21 and close on October 23, 2026. The issue comprises up to 27 crore equity shares, with shares worth up to Rs 500 crore reserved for eligible employees and Rs 2,500 crore for eligible Reliance Industries shareholders.

Gold and silver prices may see limited gains ahead of Diwali 2026, according to commodity expert Anuj Gupta. Gold could reach Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams, while silver may touch Rs 2.2 lakh-Rs 2.3 lakh per kg. Rising interest rates, increased interest in bonds and weak industrial demand for silver could limit the upside

NIPER Raebareli and AstraZeneca India have partnered to enhance clinical trial capabilities across 25 emerging research sites in India.

Forward Deployed Engineer job postings in India surged 1,807% year-on-year in June 2026, reflecting a shift driven by AI adoption.

Ladakh has taken a major step towards promoting commercial floriculture as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off the first air consignment of 15,000 A-grade Lilium stems from Leh to national markets. Cultivated at an altitude of 10,600 feet, the flowers will be marketed in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh, with the initiative aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods and new economic opportunities in the region.