Chikkamagaluru ZP: 318 type of works approved under VB G-Ram-G Scheme

Indian jewellers could earn an additional 0.75%-1% commission under a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) proposed by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Under the proposal, jewellers would collect customers’ old gold, pass it to refiners and receive a direct incentive, encouraging them to actively promote the scheme.

Indian investors favoured long-term stock ownership in FY26 as delivery ratios rose to around 30%, despite market volatility. Sebi said stronger domestic inflows, expanding demat accounts and reduced derivatives speculation reflected healthier participation and greater resilience amid foreign investor outflows.

U.S. markets opened mixed as Nasdaq and S&P 500 slipped on chip stock weakness, while Dow edged higher. Investors remained cautious ahead of key Big Tech earnings, with focus on whether AI-driven momentum can sustain. Semiconductor pressure and earnings uncertainty kept overall sentiment fragile at the open.