Cigarettes can become expensive by 17%: Gold became cheaper by ₹ 809 and silver by ₹ 241 in a day, banks will remain closed for 12 days in May.

Yesterday’s big news was related to cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes may become expensive in the country from next month. According to a report, major cigarette companies ITC and Godfrey Phillips may increase prices by up to 17% in May.

At the same time, 10 grams of 24 carat gold has declined by Rs 809 to Rs 1,47,973. Earlier on Tuesday, its price was Rs 1,48,782 per 10 grams. One kg silver has fallen by Rs 241 to Rs 2,36,300.

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There may be a rise in the stock market today.

There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel.

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1. Cigarettes may become expensive by 17% in May: After this news, shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips rose by 7%

Smoking cigarettes may become expensive in the country from next month. According to a report, major cigarette companies ITC and Godfrey Phillips may increase prices by up to 17% in May.

After this news, on Monday i.e. 29th April, the shares of these companies registered a rise of up to 6.5%.

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2. Fall in gold and silver prices today: Silver fell by ₹ 241 to ₹ 2.36 lakh kg, 10 grams of gold became ₹ 1.48 lakh.

There was a decline in the prices of gold and silver on 29 April. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24 carat gold has fallen by Rs 809 to Rs 1,47,973. Earlier on Tuesday, its price was Rs 1,48,782 per 10 grams.

Whereas one kg silver has fallen by Rs 241 to Rs 2,36,300. Earlier on April 28, its price was Rs 2,36,541 lakh per kg.

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3. Sensex increased by 609 points and closed at 77,496: Nifty also rose by 182 points, there was more buying in auto and FMCG shares.

There was a rise in the stock market on 29 April. Sensex closed at 77,496 with a rise of 609 points (0.79%). Nifty also gained 182 points (0.76%), closing at 24,178. Today there was more buying in Auto, IT, Realty and FMCG shares.

According to experts, the announcement of UAE’s exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the organization of oil producing countries, has had a positive effect on the market. This will weaken OPEC’s power to control crude oil prices.

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4. There will be no work in banks for 12 days in May: Apart from 5 Sundays and 2 Saturdays, banks will remain closed for 5 days at different places.

In the next month i.e. May, banks will not function for a total of 12 days in different states of the country. According to the calendar released by RBI, banks will remain closed at different places for 5 days next month except 5 Sundays and 2nd-4th Saturdays.

The month will start with a holiday. On May 1, banks will remain closed almost everywhere in the country on Maharashtra Day, Buddha Purnima and Labor Day.

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