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Cotton Increases as CAI Reduces Lower Yield Output Estimate to 301.75 Lakh Bales

Cotton candy prices rose by 0.09% to ₹54,420 in January 2025, despite lower production estimates for the 2024-25 season. The Cotton Association of India projected total cotton output at 301.75 lakh bales, a decline from 327.45 lakh bales in the previous season. However, the quality of cotton remains strong. As of January 2025, the total…

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Due to limited supply, aluminium prices increased

Aluminium prices rose by 0.55% to ₹257.95 due to supply constraints and expectations of US tariffs not taking effect until April. Shanghai Futures Exchange aluminium inventories declined by 4.9%. Japan’s bargaining power in aluminium premium negotiations weakened due to slow imports and reduced overseas smelters. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) pledged to support economic…

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silver

Silver demand has increased due to manufacturing and electrification demand

Silver prices rose 0.37% to ₹95,586 as demand for industrial applications, especially in the electrification and renewable energy sectors, continued to provide support. Silver expectations improved as the US ISM manufacturing PMI rose unexpectedly, indicating improving industrial demand. In addition, India’s ONGC committed Rs. 1 trillion to renewable energy, Global silver demand is forecast to…

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