The price of aluminium increased by 0.37%, reaching ₹216.05, as the market reacted to several supply-side events. August is predicted to see a minor increase in refined zinc production, which could have an impact on the larger base metal markets. China’s domestic production of aluminium increased significantly, reaching 3.683 million metric tonnes in July 2024…
As food prices decreased in July, India’s retail inflation rate fell to 3.54%, nearly five years below its previous peak, according to government statistics released on Monday. This reduction comes after an inflation rate of 5.08% in June, which was the lowest since August 2019. The Reserve Bank of India’s 4% goal inflation rate was…
August saw a minor decline in the value of the Indian rupee of 0.3% versus the US dollar, with August 12 marking a new record low of 83.98. In comparison, during the same period, the majority of other Asian currencies have appreciated in value relative to the US dollar. Notably, thus far this month, the…
Tuesday’s Asian trading saw a decline in gold prices, but they were still at record highs due to the demand for safe-haven assets brought on by worries about an Iranian attack on Israel. Gold futures expiring in December dropped 0.1% to $2,501.45 an ounce, while spot gold declined 0.4% to $2,460.78. While spot prices continued…
OPEC cut its estimates for world oil demand this year and next. In a monthly report, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut estimates for global demand growth in 2024 by 135,000 barrels per day. At a review meeting earlier this month, the alliance reaffirmed that the hike could be “suspended or modified” “depending…
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have switched to net sellers this month, taking out more than Rs 13,400 crore from Indian stocks as of the beginning of August. This reversal comes after several months of rising investment. Earlier this year, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested a total of Rs 22,134 crore in Indian stocks. On the…
Gold prices were steady in Asian trade on Monday, near record highs as traders awaited further signs on US interest rates from key inflation data due later in the week. Gold futures for December settlement were steady at $2,472.20 an ounce, while spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,433.62 an ounce. Additionally, spot gold was $50…
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil futures were up 0.34 percent to $77.10 in September, while October Brent oil futures were up 0.18 percent to $79.80. In Monday’s first hour of trading, August crude oil futures were up 0.51% on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) at ₹6477 compared to the previous close of ₹6444, and…
Keeping in mind farmers’ use of pesticides, a leading company is gearing up to export its First brown Sona Masoori rice from India to Europe. First brown Sona Masoori rice and MRL compliant Ponni are produced in Tamil Nadu under an AI-powered quality control system. In the next five years, the fresh rice export market…
The price of gold increased by Rs 1,100 to Rs 72,450 per 10 grammes in the nation’s capital on Friday due to rising domestic demand and signals from the international market. The price of precious metal per 10 grammes had ended at Rs 71,350 during the previous session. In addition, the cost of silver increased…
