Gold and silver prices tumble over 4 pc as West Asia tensions ease

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:09 AM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, even as hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on safe-haven demand after the US President announced a temporary pause on potential strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.

HDFC Bank appoints external law firms to examine Atanu Chakraborty’s exit

IANS | March 24, 2026 10:32 AM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Largest private lender HDFC Bank said its Board has approved the appointment of external law firms, both domestic and international, to review the resignation letter of former part-time Chairman and Independent Director, Atanu Chakraborty, in a move aimed at reinforcing governance standards.

Indian rupee opens higher against US dollar

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Indian rupee opened higher against US dollar on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause of strikes on Iranian power and energy infrastructure.