Gold and silver prices fell sharply in India on November 1, with gold dropping ₹3,200 to ₹1,42,000 per 10 grams and silver declining to ₹1,86,000 per kilogram. Check key factors which are dragging gold and silver prices.

Utssav CZ Gold Jewels’ board approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The company plans to issue 2.5 crore shares, doubling its outstanding equity, and increase authorised share capital to ₹60 crore. The record date is yet to be announced.

Concord Biotech has set November 4 as the record date for its 1:1 bonus issue. Investors must hold shares by November 3 to qualify. The stock closed 1.25% higher at ₹1,245.30 on October 30, though it has fallen about 14.28% over the past year.

November has historically been positive for several Indian market segments, particularly Bank Nifty and midcaps, while December has also been a strong month for the Nifty 50. Analysts see seasonal and festive support, but warn that volatility.

The sound of fund gates slamming shut is never welcome. But when it comes to private equity, investors should be less surprised than with real estate or private credit. Still, Wednesday’s news that Partners Group Holdings AG has capped withdrawals from a $8.6 billion vehicle aimed at rich people is troubling for an industry that has put the wealth market at the center of its growth plans.