When the US election news hits a historic low, the RBI is probably going to step in.
As the U.S. dollar surged due to the early results of the presidential election, the Indian rupee fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday, forcing the central bank to step in. The rupee dropped almost 0.1% from Tuesday’s closing to 84.1950 versus the US dollar. However, other Asian currencies did far worse, falling 1%…
In HZL, the center would sell up to 2.5% in order to raise Rs 5,900 crore.
With a floor price of Rs 505 per share, the Center will sell up to a 2.5 percent stake in Hindustan Zinc on Wednesday through Thursday. The government may be able to disinvest Rs 5,900 crore from the transaction. Compared to the stock’s closing price of Rs 559.45 on the BSE on Tuesday, the floor…
Amid reports of crop damage from heavy rains, turmeric gains
Turmeric prices rose by 0.86% to 12,842 due to potential crop damage from heavy rains. However, gains were limited due to lower demand and increased arrivals. The upcoming season is estimated to be 30-35% higher than last year, indicating a rise in production. Dry weather in Indonesia has accelerated turmeric harvesting, adding pressure on prices….
Signs of a larger-than-expected U.S. inventory build are driving oil prices lower
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday after a better-than-expected industrial data boosted U.S. stocks, even as attention focused on potential supply disruptions due to hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil prices sat on some gains from recent sessions after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) postponed plans to begin…
The home textile industry is expected to see a 6-8% increase in revenue this fiscal year because to strong domestic and US demand.
The domestic textile sector in India is anticipated to increase by 6–8% this fiscal year after rebounding by 9–10% in the previous fiscal year, according to CRISIL Ratings research. The development in the home market and strong demand from the US, the main export destination, will fuel the boom, it stated, despite some persistent logistical…
Premier Energies gains 8% as its companies secure several orders worth Rs 560 crore.
Following many orders worth Rs 560 crore being obtained by its subsidiaries, Premier Energies surged 7.8% to an intraday high of Rs 1,160. Premier Energies International and Premier Energies Photovoltaic, the company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, were awarded numerous orders by two sizable independent power producers. The subsidiaries of Premier Energies Limited, Premier Energies International Private Ltd.,…
As a result of more arrivals and less demand, turmeric prices fell
Turmeric prices fell by 0.5% to 12732 due to lower demand and increased arrivals. However, the downside was limited by reports of potential crop damage from heavy rains. The upcoming season is expected to increase turmeric acreage by 30-35%, indicating higher production levels. Despite favorable weather conditions, concerns about reduced supply and unfavorable weather could…
Ahead of the US election, oil is trading in a narrow range
After rising more than 2% the previous day as OPEC+ postponed plans to increase production in December, oil prices moved in a narrow range on Tuesday amid what is predicted to be an unusually close US presidential election. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude added 13 cents, or 0.18%, to $71.6 a barrel, while Brent crude…
India’s manufacturing PMI increased to 57.5 due to an increase in new orders and foreign sales, in October
Following an eight-month low of 56.5 in September, India’s manufacturing activity rebounded to 57.5 in October, demonstrating a significant and quicker improvement in operating conditions, according to data provided by S&P Global on Monday. It claimed that October saw an acceleration of output growth driven by quicker growth in both foreign sales and total new…
The FPI withdrawal record for October was Rs 94,000 crore.
October 2024 was the worst month for outflows on record, with foreign investors wiping out an astounding Rs 94,000 crore (about $11.2 billion) from the Indian stock market. The high values of domestic stocks and the allure of attractive valuations in the Chinese stock market drove this abrupt withdrawal. The new outflow surpasses the Rs…
