India’s coffee exports have grown by 125% in the last 11 years, from $800 million in 2014–15 to $1.8 billion in 2023–24. In 2022–23 alone, exports were $1.14 billion. This growth has been mainly due to the efforts of the Coffee Board of India. Europe is the largest buyer of Indian coffee, with countries like…
Copper prices are down 0.18% to 878.3. Investors are a little scared due to the conflict between Israel and Iran and the unclear supply-demand situation. However, prices are somewhat stable due to the low availability of copper worldwide. LME (London Metal Exchange) copper stocks are at 107,350 tons. This is 60% lower than in March…
Gold prices fell 0.21% as investors sold gold and covered losses in other investments as the Israel-Iran conflict intensified. The US has said that it may cut interest rates twice, even if it keeps them unchanged. The US President pressed for a deeper cut. In a survey by the ‘World Gold Council’, 95% of central…
Gold prices ended mostly flat at $99,537. This was as a strong US dollar offset increased demand for gold due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The standoff between Iran and Israel continued for a sixth day, with Israel confirming strikes near Tehran and Iran firing missiles in response. Concerns increased when the US…
Zinc prices were slightly higher by 0.02% at 252.5 due to a mixed global demand outlook, particularly from China, the world’s largest consumer. Stronger-than-expected Chinese retail sales data eased fears of a broader economic slowdown and temporarily limited bearish sentiment. However, the upside remained capped amid uncertainty following lackluster progress in U.S.-China trade talks and…
Gold prices fell by 1.09% to settle at ₹99,178 per 10 grams on the MCX, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors are cautious ahead of key global central bank meetings, especially the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Goldman Sachs forecasts prices to reach $3,700/oz by the end of 2025, and BofA suggests a…
Crude oil prices fell 1.81% to ₹6,171 per barrel as tensions between Israel and Iran eased. This worried investors, leading them to reduce their safe-haven investments. Due to this, some opted to take profits after the recent price fluctuations. It was 990,000 in the first quarter. The IEA attributed this to slower economic growth and…
Turmeric prices fell by 0.58% to ₹14,714 due to weak domestic and export demand. Despite physical market activity, arrivals increased slightly to 13,660 quintals, suggesting easing supply pressure. However, broader sentiment remains subdued due to lackluster buying interest from domestic and overseas markets. The 2024-25 season is witnessing a 10% increase in turmeric acreage to…
Silver prices rose 0.57% to ₹106,493 as global tensions and economic uncertainty increased. The rise came after Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran, which sparked fears of a major conflict in the Middle East. Apart from being a safe haven asset in times of crisis, silver is also supported by strong demand from industries…
The Indian government has approved the procurement of moong and groundnut from Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh at the minimum support price (MSP), as well as a 15-day extension of the procurement period in Andhra Pradesh. The Central Price Support Scheme (PSS) will be utilized for the procurement of summer crops in 2025-26. The Agriculture…
