Investor confidence in mutual fund schemes has remained strong during a period of downward-biased volatility in both the Nifty-50 and Sensex. Mutual fund schemes’ net assets under management reached a new high of Rs 68 lakh crore. Every month, however, equity inflows in November decreased by 14% to Rs 35,943.49 crore. This decline was the…
Ahead of the arrival of the new crop, turmeric futures rose 0.95% to close at ₹14,038 on strong buying and restricted supply. Even as turmeric prices rose, gains were somewhat capped as weather conditions remained good and reports suggested that the turmeric crop was in good condition. Major turmeric trading hubs including Erode and Hingoli…
The 2024/25 US oilseed production forecast is 131.2 million tons, slightly higher due to higher cottonseed production. Soybean supply and usage projections remain stable, while soybean oil production rises due to a higher extraction rate. Export projections for soybean oil are raised by 500 million pounds, reaching 1.1 billion pounds, supported by strong export commitments….
The median of 17 estimates indicates that retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), probably dropped to 5.6% in November from a 14-month high of 6.21% in October. The primary cause of the dramatic drop in headline print was the cooling costs of food, particularly vegetables. The CPI inflation rate in November 2023…
Cotton candy prices fell by 0.68% to ₹55,280 due to weaker export data and a 47% decline in weekly export sales of upland cotton. However, domestic cotton yarn prices in South India have risen due to stronger demand for the garment industry and robust export orders. India’s cotton production for 2024/25 is projected to decline…
The enthusiasm for businesses going public is still strong, with an IPO pipeline worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore scheduled for the next year, despite the Indian market experiencing severe volatility after an 18-month dream run. 34 firms have already obtained the necessary Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval for initial public offerings…
Monday decreased for the second consecutive day as the main indices were impacted by fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and other geopolitical worries. After trading in a range, the Sensex ended the day down 200.66 points, or 0.25%, at 81,508.46. Likewise, the NSE’s Nifty 50 declined 58.80 points, or 0.24%, to close at 24,619 after…
Natural gas prices are expected to rise on the back of warmer weather. Natural gas prices rose 3.63% to ₹271.5. Demand increased on higher feedgas volumes from LNG export facilities, averaging 14.2 billion cubic feet (bcfd) in early December, up from 13.6 bcfd in November. Production in the 48 states increased from 101.5 bcfd in…
Against the US dollar, the rupee fell 7 paise to Rs 84.73 in early trading on December 9. Foreign money leaving the country and a decrease in activity in the Indian stock market are the reasons for the dip. The strong demand for dollars from importers and international banks is the reason why the Indian…
Natural gas prices rose by 0.65% to ₹262, driven by forecasts for cooler weather and increased heating demand. Rising gas flows to U.S. LNG export plants also supported the market. However, gains were limited as utilities reported smaller-than-expected storage withdrawals. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 30 billion cubic feet withdrawal for the week…
