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SAIF Partners pares around 6% stake in Senco Gold for Rs 433 cr
Hong Kong-based SAIF Partners on Thursday pared a 5.8 per cent stake in jewellery retailer Senco Gold for Rs 432.72 crore through an open market transaction
Hong Kong-based SAIF Partners on Thursday pared a 5.8 per cent stake in jewellery retailer Senco Gold for Rs 432.72 crore through an open market transaction. SAIF Partners, through its arm SAIF Partners India IV Ltd, sold shares of Kolkata-based Senco Gold on the BSE.
According to the bulk deal data available on the BSE, SAIF Partners India IV offloaded 45,07,487 shares, amounting to a 5.8 per cent stake in Senco Gold.
The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 960.02 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 432.72 crore.After the share sale, SAIF Partners’ shareholding in Senco Gold declined to 4.97 per cent from 10.77 per cent.
Details of the other buyers of Senco Gold’s shares could not be ascertained.Shares of Senco Gold gained 1.30 per cent to close at Rs 964.35 per piece on the BSE.

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Bullion Prices Climb Sharply on West Asia Conflict Escalation
Volatility Stays High Pending Macro Cues
Bullion prices climbed sharply today- April 6, 2026 as West Asia conflict escalation overshadowed U.S.-Iran diplomatic signals, bolstering the dollar and capping gains even as safe-haven demand surged.
- Gold (MCX futures, 10g): +1.10% to Rs.1,51,200 (prev. close: Rs. 1,49,544)*Silver (MCX futures, 1kg): +1.15% to Rs.2,43,800 (prev. close: Rs.2,40,900)
The rally accelerated after President Trump’s comments dimmed de-escalation hopes, with crude steadying above $85/barrel. Short covering fueled the bounce, but Strait of Hormuz risks linger. Gold support at Rs. 1.49 lakh; resistance at Rs. 1.53 lakh. Volatility stays high pending macro cues.Domestic spot gold hit Rs. 1,50,800/10g; silver Rs. 2,42,000/kg. Importers eye import duty hikes amid rupee pressure.
Augmont Bullion (Apr. 6) noted that gold dropped 2.5 percent below $4,680 and Silver fell by 3.8 percent last week, while the US dollar closed above the 100-level following stronger-than-expected jobs data, reviving expectations of the Fed keeping rates higher for longer.
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