Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trade on Thursday, after Israel toughened its rhetoric against Iran, with attention focused on business activity data from several major economies in the coming days. Crude suffered two weeks of heavy losses amid concerns over falling demand. Prices also fell on Wednesday after US inventory data showed a larger-than-expected…
Following the release of steady Q2 earnings data, Bajaj Finance shares increased 6.1% to an intraday high of Rs 7,088. Bajaj Finance was also the biggest gainer in the Nifty 50. As of right now, the stock is 10% below its 52-week peak of Rs 7,884.90, which it simultaneously reached on October 23, 2023. The…
Aluminium prices rose by 0.91% to 239.55, driven by higher production costs and record-high alumina prices. China, the world’s largest aluminium producer, cut its benchmark lending rates as part of stimulus measures to revive its slowing economy. Global primary aluminium output rose 1.3% year-on-year in September to 6.007 million tonnes, while China’s aluminium production increased…
India’s cotton production is expected to decline by 7% to 302 lakh bales in 2024-25. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) attributed the decline to a change in crop preferences in key regions such as Gujarat and Maharashtra. The decline is due to a significant reduction in cultivated area as farmers in key cotton-growing regions…
On October 22, the Nifty fell below 24,500 due to a combination of dismal sectoral performance, extended selling in the wider markets, and unfavorable global indications. In closing, the Nifty was down 309.00 points, or 1.25 percent, at 24,472.10, while the Sensex was down 930.55 points, or 1.15 percent, at 80,220.72. The BSE Smallcap index…
On Tuesday, Ambuja Cements, which Adani controls, declared that it has finalized a deal to buy Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) for an equity worth Rs 8,100 crore. According to the company, Ambuja will purchase 46.8% of OCL’s shares from its present proprietors and some public shareholders. Internal accruals will entirely finance the transaction. For Rs…
Cotton candy prices rose by 1.7% to 57,420 due to supply concerns and reduced production forecasts. The USDA lowered India’s cotton production forecast to 30.72 million bales due to crop damage and pest issues. Ending stocks were reduced to 12.38 million bales, tightening supply. However, the upside was limited by weak yarn market demand and…
Copper prices fell -0.91% to settle at 814.8, driven by a stronger dollar that touched levels near 103.8, dampening hopes for a quick cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Although China’s central bank cut benchmark lending rates to record lows, one- and five-year lending prime rates were cut by 25 basis points to…
Turmeric prices rose by 0.78% to 13,702, driven by potential crop damage from heavy rains. However, gains were limited due to lower demand and rising arrivals. Total arrivals were 14,915 bags, a drop from the previous session’s 16,975 bags. The combination of low supply and unfavorable weather conditions is expected to push prices higher in…
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) ‘s most recent futures and options (F&O) regulations, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has increased the lot sizes for its five index derivatives contracts: Nifty, Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Midcap Select, and Nifty Next50. Beginning on November 20, the Nifty…
