As of April 1, India’s wheat reserves rose 57% year-on-year to 11.8 million metric tons, the highest in three years. 63.09 million tons of rice, including unmilled paddy, have been received, more than four times the government’s target. After years of poor harvests and tight procurement, these strong reserves are expected to stabilize prices and…
Wednesday saw a strong recovery in equity indexes, with late-session buying in financial companies helping the Sensex rise more than 300 points and the Nifty close above 23,400. The volatile session saw the Sensex rise 309.40 points to close at a two-week high of 77,044.29. On its way to 23,437.20, the NSE Nifty gained 108.65…
According to statistics from the Commerce and Industry Ministry, Indian exporters pushed items worth over $10 billion to the US last month alone in an attempt to avoid the reciprocal tariffs that were scheduled to take effect on April 2. It also stated that this was 35% more than the shipments reported in March of…
Natural gas prices fell by 2.53% to settle at ₹285.3 due to rising production levels and forecasts for mild weather. Output in the Lower 48 US states has averaged 106.3 billion cubic feet per day, just above the previous monthly record. Daily output hit an all-time high of 107.4 bcfd, affecting prices. Weather forecasts suggest…
Silver prices fell 0.10% to ₹94,774 on mixed signals from US trade policy and the potential economic impact. The US President temporarily exempted technology products from tariffs, while the Chinese president escalated trade tensions. The Federal Reserve Governor downplayed inflation concerns and prioritized economic growth. The Federal Reserve Governor reassured investors on tariff concerns and…
For the second straight session, the domestic main equity indices continued to rise, with benchmark indices closing more than 2% higher overall. After US President Donald Trump suspended tariffs, including those on India, for ninety days, the markets recovered. Additionally, the US administration is considering lowering 10% tariffs on cars and auto parts. Indian indices,…
Physical and exchange-traded funds are expected to drive demand for gold as the risk of a US recession increases. Reuters The company’s chief executive is more optimistic than ever about gold. It has made its third increase this year, increasing its prediction for gold prices to $3,700 an ounce by the end of 2025. Gold’s…
India’s government issued data on April 15 showing that wholesale inflation decreased to 2.05 percent in March from 2.4 percent in February. While the food index saw a further fall, the prices of manufacturing items, which make up about two-thirds of the index, increased by 3.1 percent from 2.9 percent the previous month. The central…
Crude oil prices fell 0.72% to ₹5,264 on heightened demand concerns after OPEC revised its global crude demand growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 by 150,000 barrels per day (bpd). According to OPEC, demand is expected to increase by 1.30 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.28 million barrels per day in 2026. On…
Jeera prices rose by 0.45% to ₹24,400, driven by domestic demand and Gulf export interest. However, tight supplies, limited arrivals from Rajasthan, and delayed new crop arrivals from Gujarat further limit market availability. Farmers hold around 20 lakh bags of cumin, with only 3-4 lakh bags expected to be traded before the end of the…
