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…
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, despite concerns about heightened geopolitical tensions in Syria and falling demand. Crude prices suffered big losses last week due to weak demand, but they were offset by increased tensions between Israel and Lebanon, which put some risk premium on the price. And the trend is expected…
India is expected to experience above-average temperatures during the winter season, raising concerns about the yields of crops like wheat and rapeseed. The India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from December to February, with fewer “cold wave days. ” Winter-sown crops like wheat, rapeseed, and chickpea require cold weather for optimal growth…
For the first time, Brazil has surpassed the United States in cotton production and exports, setting a historic record. Thanks to favorable prices and low production costs, Brazil’s cotton acreage is expected to reach a record high of 1.97 million hectares in 2024-2025. With a decline in production in India and an increase in global…
Compared to the Rs 50,000 crore it spent between 2021 and 2025, Tata Power plans to spend 2.5 times as much capital over the following five years. Praveer Sinha, the company’s MD and CEO, said, “we will incur a capital expenditure of Rs 1.25 lakh crore between 2026 and 2030.” The organization would incur an…
Turmeric prices fell by 1.12%, closing at ₹13,214, due to profit booking and increased arrivals. However, Hingoli markets experienced intermittent closures due to assembly elections in Maharashtra. Low stock levels have kept prices stable, but a delay in new crop arrivals due to prolonged vegetation growth may provide temporary support. Sowing activity has improved, with…
India is expected to produce 25 million 480-pound bales of cotton in 2024-2025, but this represents a five-year low. Cotton production is on track to meet the challenges of the textile sector due to rising exports of value-added cotton-based products. India’s cotton production for the 2024/25 marketing year is unchanged at 25 million 480-pound bales,…
By fiscal year 2026-27, Waaree Energies hopes to have an integrated solar cell manufacturing facility with a capacity of 11.4 gigawatts (GW), according to Sonal Shrivastava, the company’s chief financial officer. With an approximate expenditure of Rs 2,400–2,500 crores, Waaree Energies will commission 5.4 GW of solar cell production capacity in the current fiscal year….
