After China took action to support its faltering stock and housing markets ahead of reports from the industrial sector, copper yesterday ended the day up 0.61% at 737.1. China’s decision to bolster its stock market by reducing stamp tax, among other measures, contributed to a more positive risk mood across financial markets. The dollar declined…
The price of cotton candy yesterday increased by 0.85% to 59580 as production concerns persisted. based on reports In Gujarat, sowing increased by almost 5%, reaching 2,679,299.00 hectares compared to 2,545,105.00 hectares in 2021. India sowed 122.56 lakh hectares of cotton in 2023 compared to 124.82 lakh hectares in 2022, a decrease of roughly -1.82%….
Due to a recovery in the price of crude oil and the dollar on international markets, the rupee fell 8 paise to end the day at 82.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday. According to FX dealers, foreign fund withdrawals from the equity markets also affected the outlook for the rupee. In the face…
Chemical industry operators are shifting their focus to specialty chemicals in an effort to increase margins in light of the current slowdown in the chemical sector. According to recent industry data, the chemical industry as a whole has experienced negative growth over the last three quarters. In contrast, the specialized chemicals industry has experienced expansion…
As the dollar fell from a 12-week high due to improving risk sentiment in the financial markets, crude oil yesterday closed down by -0.26% at 6503. Gains overall were modest as the perception of tighter supply was countered by the possibility of loosening sanctions against Iran and Venezuela. After China announced additional measures to rescue…
On profit-taking yesterday, the price of turmeric dropped by -6% to $15204 due to the domestic demand remaining at its current level. The lack of export inquiries is expected to affect market sentiment. Together with a steep increase in prices, export demand has stalled. A further concern for turmeric crops that will limit the losses…
In response to statements of intervention by the central bank and inflows of foreign capital, the rupee defied a four-week downturn by rising by more than half a percentage point. However, in light of rising food prices and unequal rainfall distribution that call for vigilant monitoring, the RBI’s minutes sounded hawkish. While local benchmark indices…
According to government data, foreign direct investment (FDI) into India decreased 34% to USD 10.94 billion during April to June 2023–24, with fewer inflows in computer hardware and software, telecom, auto, and pharma being the main drivers. During April to June 2022–2023, FDI inflows totaled USD 16.58 billion. The amount of inflows between January and…
On expectations that demand will fall as the extreme heat wave that has been engulfing much of the central region of the country and Texas begins to subside, natural gas yesterday declined by -0.29% to 209.3. Extreme heat increases the quantity of gas burnt to generate cooling power, notably in Texas, which derives the majority…
Amid worries about decreasing output, cotton candy prices yesterday settled up by 0.17% at 59180. India sowed 122.56 lakh hectares of cotton in 2023 compared to 124.82 lakh hectares in 2022, a decrease of roughly -1.82%. According to figures provided by the Cotton Corporation of India, cotton arrivals for the current season, which began in…
