Gold breaks out to 4,236 but overheating: Hourly levels

Kerala’s government is launching administrative reforms to modernize bureaucracy. AI-assisted governance and digital public service delivery are key components. Faster land acquisition and deregulation are also being implemented. New digital platforms will manage public assets and infrastructure planning. These changes aim to improve ease of doing business and living.

The RBI held the policy repo rate at 5.25%, maintaining a cautious stance amid uncertainties. Governor Malhotra noted the uncertain growth outlook due to various factors. Here’s what retail investors should do in such times.

The Indian stock market extended gains on Friday as the Sensex rose 50 points and Nifty crossed 24,350 amid positive global cues. Bajaj Finance and M&M led gainers, while Nifty IT dragged. Strong FII inflows and stable earnings continue supporting market resilience, with technical charts signalling further upside towards 24,500.