Gold and silver prices fell sharply on the MCX on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further tightening. Easing oil supply concerns also weighed on bullion sentiment, as higher rates make non-yielding assets less attractive.
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00% as stubborn inflation limits its room to ease policy. The move could have implications for Indian markets, affecting the rupee, bond yields and foreign flows. With inflation still elevated, markets are also weighing the possibility of further rate hikes this year.
Five NSE F&O stocks recorded a rise of more than 5% in futures open interest on September 16, according to the latest trading data. Oracle Financial Services Software led the list with a 15.51% increase, followed by Blue Star at 11.96%.
The record date for the buyback was scheduled for September 4. This means only those shareholders who owned shares of the company on that day are eligible to tender shares in the offer, and investors taking fresh positions today will not qualify.
On Friday, Kairosoft AI Solutions and Oriana Power will officially go ex-record date for their announced stock splits. To partake in these corporate movements, investors need to purchase shares by Thursday. Kairosoft AI Solutions is implementing a substantial 1:10 split due to significant gains, while Oriana Power plans a 1:5 split after experiencing a recent downturn, aiming to boost investor share count.
On Thursday, gold prices slightly increased after previously touching a six-week low, responding to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hike in interest rates and hints of more tightening to come. This strategy targets inflation fears that policymakers are increasingly alert to. In a related note, the Bank of England is projected to keep rates unchanged today, with other metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also showing positive trends.
NSE IPO: At the upper end of the price band, the minimum retail application comes to Rs 14,280 and the post-issue market capitalisation works out to about Rs 4,41,788 crore. The issue will close on September 21 and the stock is expected to list on BSE on September 24.
Brent crude futures fell $1.25, or 1.22%, to $104.62 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures declined $1.16, or 1.2%, to $101.20 a barrel. Both benchmarks had dropped by about $3 on Wednesday.
The IPO, which opened for subscription on September 9, 2026, and closed on September 11, 2026, received an overwhelming response, with the issue subscribed 66.01 times overall.
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