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Today, devotees around the world celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered founder of Sikhism. The day is one of the most significant in the Sikh calendar, symbolizing the Guru’s eternal message of peace, unity, and service to humanity.
The Indian stock market is closed today, Wednesday, November 5, on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have suspended trading for the day across all segments including equities, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and electronic gold receipts. The closure marks a brief pause in market activity as investors take note of recent market volatility.
Gold prices in Delhi remained steady on Wednesday with a marginal decline of Rs 1 per gram. The 24-karat gold is priced at Rs 12,250 per gram, 22-karat at Rs 11,239 and 18-karat at Rs 9,198. The small correction follows a continuous upward rally in the previous weeks, influenced by international gold trends and the Indian festive season’s demand. Despite the slight dip, the precious metal continues to hover near record levels, attracting both investors and traditional buyers.
Delhi began its Wednesday under a blanket of haze with visibility moderately low and sunlight filtering through a smoky layer. The morning temperature hovered around 19 degrees Celsius, matching the RealFeel index. The maximum temperature is likely to touch 30 degrees during the day while the night may turn cooler at around 17 degrees. Despite the mild chill, the pleasant weather is overshadowed by dangerously high pollution levels.
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