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NEW DELHI: Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted. Brent crude futures were up $1.96, or 2.07 percent, at $96.71 a barrel at 06:25 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.60, or 2.75 percent, to $97.01 a barrel. However, analysts said market participants are hesitant to fully unwind pricing for geopolitical risk, and there is no clar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Silver prices retreated by Rs 2,895 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global trends and profit booking after recent gains. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery declined by Rs 2,895, or 1.21 per cent, to Rs 2,37,023 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,793 lots. Analysts said silver witnessed selling pressure following a sharp rally triggered by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Silver saw a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 2,273 to Rs 2.34 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday, tracking firm global trends amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery appreciated by Rs 2,273, or 1 per cent, to Rs 2,34,768 per kg. Analysts said the gains in silver prices came as investors tracked developments in West Asia following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz. Gaurav Garg, ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday despite fresh geopolitical tensions following reports of Israel attacking Lebanon's Hezbollah. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) fell as much as 0.74 per cent or Rs 1,129 to Rs 1,50,647, hitting an intraday low at around 10:40 AM. The yellow metal was later trading at Rs 1,51,113, down Rs 663 or 0.44 per cent. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,51,452. Meanwhile, silver futures (May 5) also ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 : Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted. Brent crude futures were up $1.96, or 2.07 per cent, at $96.71 a barrel at 0325 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.60, or 2.75 per cent, to $97.01 a barrel. Both benchmark prices fell below $100 per barrel in the previous trading session, with WTI recording its biggest dec ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday after witnessing a sharp rally in the previous session. Benchmark indices declined amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, as reports suggested that Israel had attacked Lebanon's Hezbollah, raising fears of a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex traded 560 points or 0.72 per cent lower at 77,003, hitting an intra-day low in early trade, while Nifty fell as much as 182 points or 0.75 per ...Read More >
Chennai: In a major trend reversal in price movements on the two-week ceasefire announcement, crude prices crashed 15 per cent and natural gas prices fell 3 per cent, while gold and silver rose by 2-4 per cent. Platinum and copper, too, gained from the development, while prices of some of the agricultural commodities like wheat and soyabean eased. Dollar index edged lower, and rupee made some gains. WTI crude plunged over 15% to below $95 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced a t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to hold rates today was widely expected, but beneath that calm surface, experts warn that monetary policy is running out of runway. With Financial Year 27 growth forecast trimmed to 6.9 per cent, and crude prices still volatile, the central bank isn't in a hurry to reverse the rate cycle. Especially when growth risks are lingering. Yet the real challenge experts argue is no longer just about rates. After 125 basis points of easing, further c ...Read More >
An Iran-bound crude shipment that was initially headed for India changed course mid-voyage and began moving towards China, sparking speculation that payment issues or sanctions-related hurdles may have forced the diversion. Now, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas stepped in to clarify that there are no payment problems calling such claims "factually incorrect." The reports of a possible fallout came after ship-tracking firm Kpler said that the Aframax tanker Ping Shun -- which had initia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Silver prices soared by Rs 15,028 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Wednesday driven by strong global trends and increased investors' sentiment after US and Iran announced a two week ceasefire. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery soared by Rs 15,028, or 6.5 per cent, to Rs 2,46,376 per kg from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 2,31,348 per kg. Silver prices saw a notable increase on Wednesday reflecting a strong demand amid rising ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices surging nearly four per cent, driven by positive sentiment following the ceasefire announcement in the West Asia conflict. The Nifty 50 index jumped to 23,997.35, gaining 873.70 points or 3.78 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged to 77,562.90, rising by 2,946.32 points or 3.95 per cent at the close. Market experts attributed the rally to easing geopolitical conc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said it has assumed an average crude oil price of $85 per barrel for FY 2025-26, in line with its CPI inflation projection of 4.6 per cent. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra shared the estimate during a press conference after the Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. He added that the crude oil price assumption for FY 2027-28 is $75 per barrel. The projection follo ...Read More >
Mumbai: Crude oil prices saw a steep fall on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery dropped nearly 18 percent to Rs 8,775 per barrel, down from Rs 10,669. The fall came after a strong rally in recent days, where prices had touched record highs. The sudden drop reflects heavy selling by traders as fears of supply disruption reduced. Global oil falls below USD 100 The impact was seen globally as well. B ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Crude oil prices nosedived by 18 per cent to Rs 8,775 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of Strait of Hormuz, triggering heavy selling by traders as the geopolitical risk premium evaporated. Snapping a three-day rally, crude oil futures for April delivery opened lower by 6 per cent to Rs 10,029 per barrel, its lower circuit limit, on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Later, the contract exten ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said it expects crude oil prices to average USD 85 per barrel and the rupee to be at 94 against the dollar in FY27. The central bank has made the projections in the bi-annual Monetary Policy report released on Wednesday. The crude oil price assumption has been upped to USD 85 per barrel during FY27, from USD 70 per barrel during H2FY26. It also increased exchange rate projections to 94 against the US dollar during FY27, from 88 a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global oil prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing supply concerns and triggering a positive reaction across financial markets. Sharp Fall in Crude Prices Brent crude prices fell significantly from around $109.77 to nearly $95 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also declined by almost $20 per barrel within minutes of the announcement. The sharp correction came as investors anticipated a normalization of oil su ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep policy rates on pause as liquidity tools will take centre-stage in 2026, even as crude prices sit about 50 per cent above the central bank's $70 per barrel assumption, a report said on Tuesday. "Current oil prices are 50 per cent above RBI's assumption of $70/bbl. Despite this, we continue to see a high bar for monetary tightening," the report from SBI Mutual Funds said. The AMC firm noted metals and mining a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Silver prices declined by Rs 2,000 to Rs 2.40 lakh per kilogram, while gold slipped to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline to Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal depreciated by Rs 2,000, or nearly 1 per cent, to Rs 2,40,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,42,000 per ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has decided to import crude oil from Venezuela after a gap of around 11 months. In April, Indian ports are expected to receive about 10 to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the South American country. This comes at a time when global energy markets are facing uncertainty. Move Driven By Supply Concerns The decision comes as tensions in West Asia, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted oil supplies. India is now looking at alternative sources to ensure steady ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India's electric vehicle transition gathered pace in FY26, with total EV retail sales across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles rising about 24.6 per cent year-on-year to around 24.52 lakh units, according to retail data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The sharp rise in EV adoption comes at a time when crude prices are hovering around USD 100/barrel due to West Asia crisis. India remains ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Also Read | Apple Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Market sentiment remained cautious during ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Crude oil prices rose nearly 3 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trade on Tuesday, tracking strong global cues as tensions between the US and Iran intensified ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery increased by Rs 300, or 2.83 per cent, to hit a lifetime high of Rs 10,888 per barrel. Similarly, the May contract also advanced Rs 170, o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile trading session on Monday, opening in the red but recovering sharply by the close, supported by value buying and a rebound in oversold sectors. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,968.25 with a gain of 255.15 points or 1.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 74,106.85, up by 787.30 points or 1.07 per cent. Despite early weakness, both indices managed to close with gains as buying interest picked up during ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saudi Arabia on Monday increased the price of its flagship crude as state-owned Saudi Aramco has set the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for May shipments at a record premium of $19.50 per barrel over the regional benchmark for Asian buyers. The steep hike comes as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz face severe disruptions, according to reports. The move follows heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Crude oil prices gained Rs 91 to Rs 9,284 per barrel, hovering near its record levels, in futures trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned of military strikes on Iran's power plants and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for May delivery increased by Rs 91, or 1 per cent, to Rs 9,284 per barrel. Oil prices hit record of Rs 9,407 per barrel on March 23, 2026. The uptick in crude oil prices ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian rupee opened 10 paise higher at 93 against the US dollar on Monday, as traders continued to unwind speculative positions in the offshore non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market. The domestic currency was trading at 93 per dollar in early trade, compared to its previous close of 93.10. Currency and fixed income markets remained closed on April 3 on account of Good Friday. The rupee has gained around 2 per cent over the past week following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) me ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) International crude oil prices traded higher on Monday as persistent fears of supply disruptions in West Asia kept markets on edge, with the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict weighing on sentiment. Brent crude futures rose as much as 2.01 per cent or $2.2, to $111.23 per barrel, hovering near a 52-week high. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 3.53 per cent or about $4 to $115.48 by 10.20 am. On the domestic front, crude oil futures on the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Russia and Saudi Arabia will provide more than 60 per cent of the total production increments scheduled for May 2026, leading a collective move by eight OPEC+ nations to adjust voluntary output levels. According to an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries press release, the participating countries decided to implement a total production adjustment of 206 thousand barrels per day (kbd). The decision followed a virtual meeting of Saudi Arabia, Russia, ...Read More >
An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026. The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state, the Iranian navy command announced on Twitter/X on Monday morning. The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently ch ...Read More >
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