Real estate magnate CJ Roy, founder of Confident Group, was discovered deceased at his Bengaluru office on Friday, sustaining bullet injuries from his licensed firearm. Authorities suspect suicide, with the final cause of death pending a post-mortem examination. The incident occurred shortly after the Income Tax Department reportedly conducted searches at his premises.
After an exhilarating rally in the recent sessions, gold and silver futures took a nosedive on Friday as traders took the opportunity to cash in on their gains. The drop, spurred by a robust US dollar and shifting global market sentiments, led to notable declines across both domestic and international exchanges.
Stock market today: Recovering from sharp losses in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 221.69 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 82,566.37. The index had slipped as much as 636.74 points, or 0.77 percent, to 81,707.94 during the morning session.
Stock market today: The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 487.20 points, or 0.60 per cent, to close at 82,344.68, after rising as much as 646.49 points during the session. The NSE Nifty also ended higher, gaining 167.35 points, or 0.66 per cent, to settle at 25,342.75.