Gold futures: India set to be major force

The Dushhera has marked a new beginning for nearly 500,000 goldsmiths as the futures trading on the precious metal was introduced last week in the country after a 41-year ban. The futures trading......

Another Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Shanghai Gold Exchange plans to open a centre at GIFT City in Gujarat, in partnership with BSE or NSE After China’s Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange grabbed a 25 per cent......

Why analysts think it's good time to sell gold

Image: A woman tries on a gold necklace inside a jewellery showroom at a market in Mumbai. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Gold and silver prices continued their fall on Monday, slipping to......

Gold is old, credit card users opt for rewards, cashback

Only a couple of years earlier, gold and platinum cards were perceived as enhancing the social status of cardholders. However, customers are now exploring value propositions while selecting credit......

Improving Asia looks to Paradorn

After every round that Asia number one Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand played at last week's Chennai Open, he was cheered off court like a home-grown hero.Fans lustily responded to his post-match......

Sports Shorts: Frenchman Champagne to fight Blatter for FIFA president post

Jerome Champagne speaks during a news conference. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters Former FIFA official Jerome Champagne formally announced on Monday that he will stand against incumbent Sepp......

Sports Shorts: Olympic champ Phelps suspended for six months

Michael Phelps of the United States. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick / AP Photo / The Canadian Press/File photo American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was suspended......