In early trading on Thursday, the rupee fell 22 paise to 87.41 against the US dollar as emerging currencies, particularly the rupee, were affected by the most recent US tariff measures. According to forex professionals, the recent US tariff pronouncements have rocked international markets and strengthened the currency. The rupee declined 22 paise from its…
Palm oil prices are expected to decline as production recovers and demand weakens. In 2024, palm oil futures surged 20% due to supply disruptions in Indonesia and Malaysia. However, inventories are set to rise as buyers shift to cheaper alternatives like soybean and sunflower oils. India’s palm oil imports could drop to a five-year low,…
Gold prices closed up 0.26% at 85,874 as market attention continued on the US President’s tax measures that have fueled fears of a looming trade war. India’s gold imports are expected to fall by a staggering 85% in February from a year earlier, hitting their lowest level in 20 years as a result of ongoing…
There is still unrelenting FII selling. On February 24, 2025, FIIs sold Rs 6,287 crore in a single session. Since November, this discharge has been the biggest in a single day. On November 28, 2024, FIIs received Rs 11,756 crore in sales. As of October 2024, the FIIs have sold over Rs 3 lakh crore…
Shell’s LNG Outlook 2025 predicts a 60% rise in global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2040, driven by Asia’s economic growth, decarbonization in industry and transport, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The forecast predicts global LNG demand to reach between 630 million and 718 million tonnes annually by 2040, a higher forecast…
In response to allegations of unfair trade practices, US President announced on Tuesday that he is considering imposing import tariffs on copper and that US production of the red metal should be restarted. He said that copper is essential to American industries and should be produced domestically. According to Census Bureau data, Chile, Canada and…
In the afternoon of February 25, the rupee dropped 55 paise as the dollar gained strength due to safe-haven movements following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will proceed as planned. The rupee dropped from 86.85 to 87.25 due to changes in the RBI’s stance and month-end dollar demand over…
Cotton candy prices dropped by 0.4% to ₹54,200, driven by Brazil’s strong supply projections and higher procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). Brazil’s 2024-25 cotton production is expected to rise by 1.6%, while CCI is set to procure over 100 lakh bales at the Minimum Support Price, supporting domestic cotton prices. India’s cotton…
Tata Capital authorized the plans for an IPO on February 25. The plan would include both a new issue of 23 crore equity shares and an offer for sale by current shareholders. According to the board’s decision, current owners will receive shares valued up to Rs 1,504 crore on a rights basis. Interestingly, following Tata…
Gold prices rose 0.2% to ₹86,184 on a weaker dollar and US trade tensions. Gold’s appeal was further bolstered by US economic data, which pointed to a slowdown in business activity and a decline in consumer confidence. Physical gold consumption in China and India remained weak on the back of record prices, leading to a…
