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Sugar rush: Ex-mill prices up nearly Rs 150-200 per quintal in a month

Concerns about low output behind the uptick; retail prices may remain flat

Sugar rush: Ex-mill prices up nearly Rs 150-200 per quintal in a month
Updated On : 09 Apr 2023 | 11:56 PM IST

Shining bright: Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold

Domestic prices are up 8 per cent in the last fortnight; international gold price trades around $1,970 after breaching $2,000 on Monday

Shining bright: Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold
Updated On : 21 Mar 2023 | 10:40 PM IST

Taking global cues, gold prices climb Rs 480; silver up Rs 2,150

In the overseas markets, gold and silver were trading 0traded higher at $1,909 per ounce and $20.80 per ounce, respectively

Taking global cues, gold prices climb Rs 480; silver up Rs 2,150
Updated On : 14 Mar 2023 | 10:55 PM IST

Silver lining: India's imports at record 9,450 tonnes amid demand revival

The surge was led by demand revival from industry, fabricators and investors

Silver lining: India's imports at record 9,450 tonnes amid demand revival
Updated On : 26 Jan 2023 | 9:47 PM IST

Wheat prices climb amid delay in open-market sales by the Centre

The spike in prices coupled with almost-empty pipelines has renewed calls from flour mill owners for the government to liquidate some part of its wheat inventory

Wheat prices climb amid delay in open-market sales by the Centre
Updated On : 18 Jan 2023 | 10:47 PM IST

Basmati, non-basmati rice exports rose 7.37% YoY to Rs 126,000 tonnes

India's aromatic basmati and non-basmati rice exports rose 7.37 per cent to 126.97 lakh tonnes during the April-October period of the current fiscal, despite restrictions on the shipments, according to industry data. Exports stood at 118.25 lakh tonnes in the same period during the previous fiscal. "Despite curbs on exports of some varieties of rice, the overall exports remained strong so far," said Vijay Sethia, former president at All India Exporters Association. Out of total exports, basmati rice exports rose to 24.97 lakh tonnes during the April-October period of the 2022-23 fiscal, from 21.59 lakh tonnes in the year-ago period, he told PTI. Non-basmati rice exports increased to 102 lakh tonnes from 96.66 lakh tonnes during the comparable period, Sethia added. Basmati rice was shipped mainly to traditional markets of the US, Europe and Saudi Arabia, while non-basmati rice was exported largely to African countries. In September, the government had banned export of broken rice

Basmati, non-basmati rice exports rose 7.37% YoY to Rs 126,000 tonnes
Updated On : 28 Dec 2022 | 7:41 PM IST

India's inflation at 7.4%; What are inflation numbers in other countries?

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February, almost all the economies have been facing high inflation mainly driven by high commodity costs, and supply chain constraints

India's inflation at 7.4%; What are inflation numbers in other countries?
Updated On : 13 Oct 2022 | 5:05 PM IST

Sebi panel weighs relaxations in commodity derivatives framework

Looks at how market-wide position limits are calculated for commodity derivatives contracts

Sebi panel weighs relaxations in commodity derivatives framework
Updated On : 07 Oct 2022 | 10:15 PM IST

Are FMCG companies eyeing better margins ahead?

The consumer basket in India has been adversely affected due to the high food inflation and weak macro environment. However, easing commodity prices is expected to ease margin woes of FMCG companies

Are FMCG companies eyeing better margins ahead?
Updated On : 23 Aug 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

India's demand for gold rises 43% in June qtr as economy recovers: WGC

As the economy recovers from the coronavirus damage, India's gold demand for the June quarter increases by 43% compared to the corresponding quarter last year, says a report by World Gold Council.

India's demand for gold rises 43% in June qtr as economy recovers: WGC
Updated On : 18 Aug 2022 | 4:13 PM IST

Gold-Silver Price Today: Prices go down for a while - Monday, 1 August

Gold and Silver prices go down gradually. Chennai to be the most expensive to city to buy gold and silver.

Gold-Silver Price Today: Prices go down for a while - Monday, 1 August
Updated On : 01 Aug 2022 | 5:01 PM IST

China stimulus unlikely to reverse rout in the global metals market

While Chinese stimulus played a role in rescuing industrial commodities from slumps in global demand, after the 2008 financial crisis, in late 2015, and in 2020, there's much more caution this time

China stimulus unlikely to reverse rout in the global metals market
Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 9:28 AM IST

Nifty auto index surges 7% in biggest weekly advance in 17 months

The latest gain comes on the back of easing commodity prices and supply chain issues

Nifty auto index surges 7% in biggest weekly advance in 17 months
Updated On : 24 Jun 2022 | 11:15 PM IST

No sign of overcapacity yet as global commodity prices come off peaks

The exception is energy, which isn't dictated by liquidity conditions, but by decisions of the Opec-plus cartel, where plenty of other factors come into play

No sign of overcapacity yet as global commodity prices come off peaks
Updated On : 08 Jun 2022 | 4:42 PM IST

Ukraine war impact: Bengal foundry units face heat as input prices soar

Many have been forced to drastically prune operations, taking a toll on workers' wages

Ukraine war impact: Bengal foundry units face heat as input prices soar
Updated On : 15 Apr 2022 | 10:40 PM IST

Booming wheat exports from India to help relieve global shortages

The country is the top global producer of wheat after China

Booming wheat exports from India to help relieve global shortages
Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 8:54 AM IST

Commodity boom! Hind Copper, NTPC, NMDC to see up to 30% rally

With Nickel, Gold and wheat also hitting multi-year highs like Crude Oil, these five commodity related shares are likely to witness strong gains, indicate charts.

Commodity boom! Hind Copper, NTPC, NMDC to see up to 30% rally
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 12:18 PM IST

Stocks in Europe gain on commodities surge; treasuries decline

US 10-year yield heads for 2% as traders await CPI report

Stocks in Europe gain on commodities surge; treasuries decline
Updated On : 09 Feb 2022 | 12:56 AM IST
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 11:30 PM IST

Demand by pressure groups for suspension of cotton futures irrational: MCX

MCX said pressure groups in the value chain of the cotton industry are making "irrational" demand for suspension of futures trade in cotton on its platform

Demand by pressure groups for suspension of cotton futures irrational: MCX
Updated On : 11 Jan 2022 | 9:05 PM IST