Editorial photo #13492056 Economy, Business and Finance
India's Economy
A shopkeeper holds 24-karat gold biscuits at a jewelry shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 24, 2026. Gold and silver prices are falling even as the Middle East conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continues, leaving investors puzzled about the decline in prices despite these metals being considered safe assets during times of global uncertainty. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)