The rupee has reached a peak of 84.78 to the dollar. New geopolitical concerns and rising demand for the US dollar combined to put pressure on the local currency, causing it to reach its highest level since the start of 2025. According to forex traders, the rupee’s decline is the result of a risk-off mentality…
Cotton candy prices fell by 1.14% to ₹54,670 due to profit booking and concerns over a shrinking domestic crop. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) revised its production forecast by 4 lakh bales to 291.30 lakh bales, mainly due to reduced output in Maharashtra. Despite the lower crop outlook, prices saw limited upside due to…
Cumin prices continued to decline and closed at ₹21,925, down by about 1.75%. The decline was due to slow exports and adequate supply in the market. Also, increased arrival of cumin in Gujarat markets is a major reason for the decline in prices. Its supply has increased from 24,000 to 27,300 bags. Of the 20…
In India, purchasing gold on Akshaya Tritiya is a long-standing custom that combines good fortune and faith. With an estimated 24,000 tonnes of gold, Indian families are the greatest single owners of the precious metal worldwide. Today’s gold rate in India is Rs 95,500, reaching an all-time high of Rs 1 lakh on April 22….
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) stated on Monday that the SML Isuzu acquisition is strategically intended to increase market share in the truck and bus segments while simultaneously attaining higher cost reductions in the tractor segment. The plan to purchase a 59% share in SML Isuzu for a total of Rs 555 crore was accepted by…
Turmeric prices dropped by -1.57% at 14,004 on Thursday due to weak domestic demand and sluggish export inquiries. Total arrivals across key markets were 51,732 bags, indicating some supply pressure easing. In Sangli, arrivals dropped to about 7.0 lakh bags, reflecting lower-than-expected production this season. Turmeric cultivation area increased by 10% to 3.30 lakh hectares,…
Jeera prices have dropped by 2% at 22,545, driven by comfortable supplies and subdued export interest. Total arrivals in Gujarat increased to 27,300 bags, causing downward pressure on prices. However, supply trends remain critical, with tight near-term supplies from Rajasthan and delayed sowing in key regions. Production levels are expected to be similar to last…
A Rs 25,000-crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF) for the shipping industry is anticipated to be approved shortly by the Union Cabinet, according to sources. The final plan was submitted to the Cabinet for approval by the Ministry of Shipping. The MDF was established to support India’s maritime industry, as the Finance Minister had previously stated…
Gold prices are witnessing a slight decline on the eve of Akshaya Tritiya on 30.4.2025. This is fueling the interest in buying gold among the people. As trade tensions between the US and China eased, gold prices fell significantly by 0.96% to close at 94,992. When Beijing decided to waive 125% taxes on some US…
Copper prices rose by 0.32% to settle at 860.8, driven by speculative buying amid geopolitical uncertainty. Initially, the market gained in hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Still, this optimism waned after the U.S. Treasury Secretary confirmed no unilateral tariff cuts have been proposed and formal talks are yet to begin. China has also made…
