Due to consistently low palm oil imports, India’s vegetable oil stocks reached a three-year low of 1.67 million metric tons in April. The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India reported that palm oil imports rose slightly to 424,599 tons in March but remained below the average of over 750,000 tons. This reduced availability may prompt India…
The April 2024/25 wheat outlook shows mixed results for the US and global markets. U.S. wheat supplies are up due to increased imports, the highest since 2017/18, while exports have been revised downward. Domestic use remains nearly unchanged, with minor cuts to seed use. Consequently, U.S. ending stocks are projected to be 22% higher year-over-year….
The ratings agency ICRA stated Thursday that Indian airport operators should anticipate see 18–20% year-over-year (y-o-y) increase in their topline this fiscal year, driven by tariff hikes, a ramp-up in non-aeronautical income, and a sustained improvement in passenger traffic. Domestic traffic increased by 9% while overseas traffic increased by 11% in FY25. New investments will…
When markets were once again rocked by panic after Donald Trump acknowledged that his global tariff blitz might have “a transition cost,” gold hit a new high. After reaching a record high of $3,218.07, gold is currently trading at about $3,207. The current price of gold in India is Rs 93,380. On Thursday, gold prices…
Early Friday trading saw the rupee jump 51 paise versus the US dollar to 86.17 amid a fall in oil prices, a weakening greenback, and a robust start to domestic share markets. The local unit increased one day after US President Donald Trump halted the further 26% tariffs on India until July 9. The local…
Silver prices rose 0.49% to ₹91,595 amid geopolitical tensions and favorable supply-demand fundamentals. However, China is still subject to a steep 125% tariff, On the macro front, US inflation eased to 2.4% for the second consecutive month in March 2025, from 2.8% in February, fueling hopes that price pressures will moderate. Jobless claims remained relatively…
When domestic markets reopen after a holiday on Friday, equity indices are expected to open higher due to strong global indications following Trump’s decision to halt tariffs on all countries except China for 90 days. After ending Wednesday afternoon at 22,487, Gift Nifty Futures is up 810 points to 23,299.5. Trump has not completely reversed…
Gold prices rose Thursday as investors turned to gold as the US President escalated tariffs on China, the world’s top metal consumer. US President temporarily eased steep duties on several other countries, but he raised the tariff on Chinese imports to 125%, escalating a high-stakes confrontation between the two largest economies. Gold is traditionally seen…
On April 9, the Indian financial markets ended the day on a depressing note as the bells sounded to signal the end of the trading session. Investors saw a widespread sell-off as benchmark indexes declined, with major industries like IT, real estate, and PSU Banks leading the way. The Nifty concluded the day at 22,399.15,…
In light of strong agricultural output and declining crude prices, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its inflation forecast for FY26 on Wednesday from 4.2% to 4% from 4.2% in February. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) examined the state of the economy during its policy meeting and identified a significant improvement in food…
