Oil prices rise for the 4th consecutive day amid supply disruptions in Iran!!!
Oil prices extended gains for a fourth consecutive day in Asian trading on Tuesday amid supply disruption risks in Iran.Iran, a major producer in the OPEC group, is facing the biggest anti-government protests in years. According to Bloomberg, exports are expected to be 800,000-900,000 barrels per day, which is about 45% less than initial expectations….
December’s CPI rises to 1.3% due to rising vegetable prices.
Headline CPI inflation increased to 1.3% year over year in December, up 62 basis points from 0.71% in November. But this month’s food inflation dropped to 2.7%, which is better than last November’s 3.9% decline. Comparing December 2025 to November 2025, this shows a 120 basis point increase in food inflation. Urban food inflation decreased…
Shakti Pumps receives a contract of Rs 654 crore for water pumping systems in Karnataka.
According to an official announcement from the firm, Shakti Pumps India has secured an order in Karnataka for the development of water pumping infrastructure for Rs 654 crore. For the design, production, delivery, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of standalone off-grid DC solar photovoltaic water pumping systems (SPWPS) totaling Rs 654.03 crores inclusive of GST,…
In 2025, the gold to silver ratio falls from 110 to 65. Should you buy base metals going forward?
In 2025, precious metals performed exceptionally, with silver increasing nearly 170%, significantly outperforming gold’s 76% rise. The gold-silver ratio decreased from 110 to 65, indicating that silver’s price growth was more rapid. This shift was attributed to a constrained physical supply of gold coupled with periods of backwardation in silver, which signaled tight physical markets….
The 2026 budget Anticipations: Soon, a more straightforward tariff structure and fewer gold customs duty slabs.
Gold plays a crucial role in India’s financial ecosystem, with its value closely approaching the country’s GDP. Traditionally viewed as a secure investment and collateral against economic uncertainty, recent gold policy developments indicate a trend towards stability after years of fiscal intervention. The government’s policy over the past decade has focused on reconciling three key…
SEBI recommends simplifying the structure for trading at stock exchanges.
In an effort to reduce regulations, eliminate duplication, and lessen the expense of compliance for market players, market regulator Sebi on Friday recommended a reform of the trading-related framework at stock exchanges. The recommendations are a part of Sebi’s larger effort to make it easier to conduct business on stock exchanges, particularly those that deal…
Markets register their largest weekly loss in three months after a two-week rise.
Indian equities indices saw their worst weekly performance in more than three months for the week ending January 9, 2026. Investor worth of almost Rs 13.49 lakh crore was erased as the benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex declined for five straight sessions. Reaching 85,762.01, the BSE Sensex index increased 720.56 points, or 0.84 percent, while…
Just when we thought only gold and silver prices were rising! Now this too?
The base metal copper has started 2026 with a strong performance. The price of copper, widely used in wires and cables, rose steadily throughout 2025, reaching a new peak on January 6, 2026. It touched $6.069 per pound on the Comex spot market. This represents a year-on-year increase of 59.63 percent from $3.802 per pound….
India may soon face 500% tariffs on the US market.
A plan that could raise tariffs on India to 500% may be put to a vote in the US Congress as early as next week, three days after the US president threatened to raise them “quickly.” The law requires the President to impose higher charges on nations that trade in Russian goods, one of many…
Oil prices rose due to supply disruptions in Venezuela and Iran!!!
After two consecutive days of declines, both major benchmarks rose by more than 3% on Thursday. Brent crude is poised for a 2.7% gain this week, while WTI is set for a 1.4% increase. The price increase comes after the U.S. President last week ordered the arrest of the Venezuelan President and stated that the…
