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Gold prices rose Rs 550 to Rs 97,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid rise in precious metal rates in the global markets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 96,800 per 10 grams on Friday.

Reserve Bank of India reports a significant increase in gold reserves. The share of gold in forex reserves has doubled since 2021. As of March-end, gold constitutes 11.70% of the total reserves. The central bank holds 879.59 metric tonnes of gold. Most of the gold is stored domestically. A portion is kept with the Bank of England and BIS.

FMCG firm Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd on Monday reported 13 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 30.98 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025.

Buoyed by positive global cues, the Indian market extended gains for the second straight session on Monday. Sector-wise, strong buying emerged in power, energy, utilities, and oil & gas, while banking stocks witnessed some profit booking.

Gold prices surged over ₹2,000 per 10 grams on the MCX ahead of the US Fed meeting, driven by rate cut expectations and a weaker dollar index. Bond yields below Fed rates further supported the rally. Analysts expect short-term volatility within ₹93,000–₹96,000, with some calling it a profit-booking opportunity.

The Sensex rose 295 points to 80,797 on Monday, during which five BSE smallcap stocks — including Godfrey Phillips and Force Motors — touched their 52-week highs, indicating strong momentum and bullish investor sentiment over the past month.

Unity Small Finance Bank: Unity Small Finance Bank reported an 83% YoY jump in Q4 profit to ₹264 crore, driven by strong growth in income, AUM, and deposits, despite microfinance headwinds. The bank aims to boost secured lending and expand its branch network.

Wall Street s main indexes opened lower on Monday after President Donald Trump rekindled worries about the ramifications of a global trade war by introducing new tariffs, while focus remained on the Fed s monetary policy decision later this week.

Housing finance companies plan to raise ₹10,000–12,000 crore in FY26 via listed RMBS deals structured by RDCL. LIC Housing led with India’s first such ₹1,000 crore issuance, ensuring price discovery and lower borrowing costs.