The increase in maximum temperatures would not affect the harvest-ready wheat crop, the IMD (India Meteorological Department) stated on Monday. Extreme heat is anticipated to hit India from April to June, with the central and western peninsular regions bearing the brunt of the impact, according to the IMD Director. He stated that there is no…
Gold prices on MCX increased by 12% in FY24, from Rs 59,400 to over Rs 67,000 per 10 grams due to international crises such as Israel-Hamas war and Russia-Ukraine crisis. Gold demand reached a record high of 4,899 tonnes globally in 2023 due to central bank acquisitions and sales. The World Gold Council predicts India’s…
Natural gas prices increased by 1.45%, finishing at 146.5, on higher demand expectations for the next two weeks. This increase in demand comes against a backdrop of reduced output, with some energy companies reducing drilling activity and delaying well completions, resulting in a 3% decline in output over the last month. In addition to supply-side…
Cotton candy prices fell by 0.13% to 62000, owing to upward adjustments in production projections by important organizations such as the Cotton Association of India (CAI) and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). CAI and CCPC upgraded their crop production forecasts for the current season, contributing to enhanced supply projections for natural fiber. Cotton Australia’s increased…
The administration had to take measures ahead of the general elections, resulting in lowered prices for LPG cylinders and motor fuel. Oil marketing corporations (OMCs) may face profitability questions due to recent price spikes, despite healthy profits in the first three quarters of FY24. Analysts predict daily fuel price modifications will resume after the elections,…
Driven by optimism regarding the country’s solid economic fundamentals in the face of a challenging global climate, foreign investors made a strong return on their more than Rs 2 lakh crore investment in Indian shares in 2023–2024. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made net investments in the Indian equities markets amounting to around Rs 2.08…
“The Department of Food and Public Distribution directs traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, and processors in all states and union territories to declare their stock position on the portal beginning April 1, 2024, and continuing every Friday until further orders,” according to the order issued by the Department of Food and Public Distribution on…
Russia will drop oil production rather than exports in the second quarter of 2024 to ensure that all OPEC+ nations who lower output contribute equally to the cuts, according to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. When OPEC+ members declared in early March that they intended to extend the cuts into the second quarter, Russia modified…
India’s refined oil product exports declined in March due to declining export margins. The nation exported 1.28 million barrels of refined oil products per day in March, a 12.5% decrease from the previous month and 15% less than the previous year. India’s export of refined oil products to Europe decreased by 6.5% in March, while…
The government is ramping up its Bharat brand of staples to control prices, with Nafed and NCCF tasked with procuring wheat directly from farmers, particularly in states like Bihar, Rajasthan, and eastern Uttar Pradesh where MSP benefits are often missed. This move aims to reduce reliance on FCI for wheat procurement. FCI’s role in ensuring…
