Cuminous seeds rose by 0.4% to ₹24,990 due to short covering, with farmers holding about 35% of this season’s supply and carrying over of 2 million bags for the coming season expected. Exports are expected to pick up in November and December. At $3,050 per tonne, cumin is still very affordable, especially compared to Chinese…
Natural gas prices rose by 2.32% to ₹278.3, driven by a smaller-than-expected inventory withdrawal and forecasts of increased demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 2 billion cubic feet withdrawal from storage for the week ending November 22, 2024, reducing U.S. gas inventories to 3,967 bcf, 3.5% higher than last year and 7.2% above…
When the Ministry of Finance suggested raising the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in domestic insurance companies from 74% to 100%, stocks of insurance companies continued to rise. FinMin also recommended allowing insurers to handle all kinds of insurance. This move, if allowed, will enable insurers to offer health, life, and general insurance products under…
The OPEC+ coalition, consisting of 23 nations, is set to hold its next meeting on December 5, likely in a virtual format. This shift is the third time the alliance has held meetings online since the Covid-19 pandemic. Crude prices currently hover around $75 per barrel, insufficient for many OPEC members to meet budgetary needs….
On Thursday, BEML declared that it has secured an order from Chennai Metro Rail valued at Rs 3658 crore. The scope of the contract is extensive and includes depot machinery and plant, standard gauge metro rolling stock (electrical multiple units), design, production, delivery, testing, commissioning, and employee training. “Following Regulation 30 read with Schedule III…
Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) lifted force majeure on alumina exports from Australian refineries and eased supply constraints, sending aluminum prices down 0.04% to ₹241.75. RUSAL announced a phased reduction in aluminum production by 250,000 tonnes due to record-high alumina costs that have risen to nearly $700/tonne by early 2024. China, the world’s largest aluminum producer, has…
In three trading days, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 11,100 crore, marking a significant resurgence in Indian markets after weeks of relentless selling. After 38 consecutive sessions of net withdrawals from Indian markets, this is a notable turnaround. On Monday, FIIs bought stocks valued at Rs 9,947.55 crore, starting the purchasing trend….
The company’s renewable energy division, NTPC Green Energy, recovered well from a lackluster stock exchange debut. Within 30 minutes after listing, the shares were up 13.65% and had reached the upper circuit of Rs 122.75 on the BSE. Likewise, the shares went up 13.56% to Rs 122.65 on the NSE, which was a substantial increase…
Cotton candy prices declined by 0.52% to ₹55,910. India’s cotton production is forecast to decline by 7.4% to 30.2 million bales for 2024/25, with reduced acreage and high rainfall damaging crops. The USDA slightly overestimated the production figure at 30.72 million bales, but lowered ending stocks to 12.38 million bales. Cultivated area declined significantly to…
The Nifty Smallcap 100 has risen almost 5% in the last four sessions. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) reduced their selling pressure and became marginal buyers, contributing to a strong rally in broader market indices. Up 5% in four consecutive sessions until November 27, the Nifty Smallcap 100 outperformed the headline Nifty 50, which increased 4.21…
