The median of 17 estimates indicates that retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), probably dropped to 5.6% in November from a 14-month high of 6.21% in October. The primary cause of the dramatic drop in headline print was the cooling costs of food, particularly vegetables. The CPI inflation rate in November 2023…
Cotton candy prices fell by 0.68% to ₹55,280 due to weaker export data and a 47% decline in weekly export sales of upland cotton. However, domestic cotton yarn prices in South India have risen due to stronger demand for the garment industry and robust export orders. India’s cotton production for 2024/25 is projected to decline…
The enthusiasm for businesses going public is still strong, with an IPO pipeline worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore scheduled for the next year, despite the Indian market experiencing severe volatility after an 18-month dream run. 34 firms have already obtained the necessary Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval for initial public offerings…
Monday decreased for the second consecutive day as the main indices were impacted by fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and other geopolitical worries. After trading in a range, the Sensex ended the day down 200.66 points, or 0.25%, at 81,508.46. Likewise, the NSE’s Nifty 50 declined 58.80 points, or 0.24%, to close at 24,619 after…
Natural gas prices are expected to rise on the back of warmer weather. Natural gas prices rose 3.63% to ₹271.5. Demand increased on higher feedgas volumes from LNG export facilities, averaging 14.2 billion cubic feet (bcfd) in early December, up from 13.6 bcfd in November. Production in the 48 states increased from 101.5 bcfd in…
Against the US dollar, the rupee fell 7 paise to Rs 84.73 in early trading on December 9. Foreign money leaving the country and a decrease in activity in the Indian stock market are the reasons for the dip. The strong demand for dollars from importers and international banks is the reason why the Indian…
Natural gas prices rose by 0.65% to ₹262, driven by forecasts for cooler weather and increased heating demand. Rising gas flows to U.S. LNG export plants also supported the market. However, gains were limited as utilities reported smaller-than-expected storage withdrawals. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 30 billion cubic feet withdrawal for the week…
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, despite concerns about heightened geopolitical tensions in Syria and falling demand. Crude prices suffered big losses last week due to weak demand, but they were offset by increased tensions between Israel and Lebanon, which put some risk premium on the price. And the trend is expected…
India is expected to experience above-average temperatures during the winter season, raising concerns about the yields of crops like wheat and rapeseed. The India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from December to February, with fewer “cold wave days. ” Winter-sown crops like wheat, rapeseed, and chickpea require cold weather for optimal growth…
For the first time, Brazil has surpassed the United States in cotton production and exports, setting a historic record. Thanks to favorable prices and low production costs, Brazil’s cotton acreage is expected to reach a record high of 1.97 million hectares in 2024-2025. With a decline in production in India and an increase in global…
