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What does Trump's warning to Iran, Strait of Hormuz risks mean for oil?

Oil prices are at six-month highs as US-Iran tensions escalate. Brent crude is near $72 on fears of supply disruption and risks around the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts see higher oil prices ahead

What does Trump's warning to Iran, Strait of Hormuz risks mean for oil?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

India gold demand weakens as volatile prices deter buyers; China on holiday

Domestic gold prices were trading around ₹155,000 per 10 grams on Friday, having hit a record high of ₹180,779 last month ‌before sliding to as low as ₹133,687 earlier in February

India gold demand weakens as volatile prices deter buyers; China on holiday
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Analyst bullish on silver for long-term; $70-$84 range seen in short term

China, being on holiday until February 23, has weakened the buying support in silver. However, geopolitical concerns continue to support.

Analyst bullish on silver for long-term; $70-$84 range seen in short term
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,56,500; silver up ₹100, trading at ₹2,70,100

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,43,460

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,56,500; silver up ₹100, trading at ₹2,70,100
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Oil prices rise to 6-month high as Trump puts time limit on Iran stand-off

The major oil producer lies opposite the oil-rich Arabian Peninsula across the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 per cent of global oil supply passes

Oil prices rise to 6-month high as Trump puts time limit on Iran stand-off
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,54,190; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,54,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,340

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,54,190; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,54,900
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,54,190; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,59,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,340

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,54,190; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,59,900
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Discount on Venezuelan oil to Indian refiners shrinks to lowest on record

Indian refiners see Venezuelan merey crude discounts shrink to record lows amid high freight costs and tighter supply dynamics

Discount on Venezuelan oil to Indian refiners shrinks to lowest on record
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,56,430; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,67,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,43,390

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,56,430; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,67,900
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Gold edges lower as traders lock in gains after rally above $5,000 an ounce

Bullion fell as much as 0.8 per cent on Monday, after climbing 2.4 per cent in the previous session

Gold edges lower as traders lock in gains after rally above $5,000 an ounce
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,57,740; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,74,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,44,590

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,57,740; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,74,900
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

Volatility in gold prices has not deterred buyers, says Titan MD Chawla

Many consumers who had earlier deferred purchases, being fence sitters due to rising prices, have now shifted strategy, choosing to buy during dips rather than wait indefinitely, he said

Volatility in gold prices has not deterred buyers, says Titan MD Chawla
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,55,770; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,79,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,42,790

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,55,770; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,79,900
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Market regulator Sebi floats proposal to revamp ETF price band framework

Regulator suggests linking ETF base price to T-1 data and introducing dynamic bands to better align trading ranges with underlying asset volatility

Market regulator Sebi floats proposal to revamp ETF price band framework
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Gem, jewellery exports dip by 5.79% at USD 2,238.54 million in Jan: GJEPC

India's gem and jewellery exports fall 5.79% in January amid US tariff pressures, though diversification and silver shipments cushion overall April-January performance

Gem, jewellery exports dip by 5.79% at USD 2,238.54 million in Jan: GJEPC
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Reliance Industries likely to get licence from US for Venezuelan oil

A general licence authorises the purchase, exportation, and sale of Venezuelan-origin oil that has already been extracted, including the refining of such oil

Reliance Industries likely to get licence from US for Venezuelan oil
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,58,390; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,95,100

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,45,190

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,58,390; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,95,100
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Retail frenzy in gold, silver ETFs tops mutual fund folio charts

Silver ETFs record the highest MF account additions in January as investors eye momentum play

Retail frenzy in gold, silver ETFs tops mutual fund folio charts
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Gold, silver rise on lower Treasury yields after weak retail sales

US yields fell on Tuesday after a raft of data suggested the economy may be softening, giving the US Federal ‌Reserve more room to cut interest rates

Gold, silver rise on lower Treasury yields after weak retail sales
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Gold price rises ₹10 to ₹1,58,790, silver falls ₹100 to ₹2,89,900

The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,45,560

Gold price rises ₹10 to ₹1,58,790, silver falls ₹100 to ₹2,89,900
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 7:11 AM IST