Turmeric futures fell by 5.92% to ₹14,168, following a price rally due to supply concerns and strong demand. However, the market remains supported due to lower-than-expected arrivals and robust export demand. Exports during April- December 2024 surged by 13% to 136,921 tons, exceeding previous years. Production remains cautious due to untimely rains, raising concerns over…
On Monday, the rupee saw its biggest one-day drop since January 12, plunging 61 paise, or 0.71%, to settle at 85.8425 versus the dollar. The decline occurred when US President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff proposals rocked the world’s financial markets, sending Asian stocks and currencies down. The rupee is affected by a growing trade war…
Union Petrol Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will go up by Rs 50 per cylinder from tomorrow morning for both Ujjwala (PMUY) and non-Ujjwala customers. “The cost would increase from Rs 500 to Rs 550 per cylinder for PMUY beneficiaries. Puri stated that the price…
On April 7, as trade war worries shook global shares, benchmark indices saw their biggest one-day decline since June 2024. The Sensex and Nifty 50 closed more than 3% lower, but they fell less than their Asian and European counterparts. In early trading, the major indices saw a precipitous 5% decline, but they somewhat recovered…
Natural gas prices fell by 6.67% to settle at ₹330.2 due to weaker short-term demand forecasts, mild weather, and a drop in LNG exports. Despite a dip in production, bearish sentiment dominated the market. The average output in the lower 48 U.S. states slipped to 105.7 billion cubic feet per day in April, slightly below…
Monday’s trading is centred on oil and gas equities because the price of Brent crude oil is close to $60 per barrel, while the price of US WTI crude oil fell below $60 per barrel. It will have an impact on Indian businesses that refine crude oil and produce petroleum products. The US President’s reciprocal…
While the HSBC India Services Business Activity Index, or services PMI, decreased to 58.5 from 59.0 in February, it was still higher than an initial estimate that indicated a decline to 57.7, indicating a loss of growth momentum for India’s service providers in March. It did, however, show a high rate of expansion and was…
Crude oil prices fell 6.7% to settle at ₹5,735 after eight OPEC+ countries announced they would go ahead with their production hike plan. While OPEC cited strong fundamentals, it also hinted at pausing future increases if needed. Adding to the downward pressure, the US President’s new tariffs could dampen economic growth and reduce fuel demand….
Jeera prices rose by 0.7% to settle at 23,120, driven by steady domestic demand and export activity, especially from Gulf countries. However, limited arrivals from Rajasthan and a delayed cumin crop in Gujarat contributed to supply concerns. Weather disruptions postponed sowing in key producing states like Gujarat and Rajasthan. Farmers still hold around 20 lakh…
The rupee gained 34 paise to 84.96 against the US dollar in Friday morning trading. Emerging market currencies, including the rupee, benefited from the dollar’s widespread decline after Trump’s tariffs took effect. The decline in crude oil prices and the US dollar’s depreciation in foreign exchange markets are the main drivers of the rupee’s recovery….
