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New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Gold is expected to remain volatile but largely rangebound over the next one month as easing geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices and uncertainty over interest rates continue to weigh on sentiment, analysts said. "Gold remained below USD 4,700 per ounce on Monday as markets reacted to reports of a possible 45-day ceasefire between the U.S., Iran and regional mediators," said Amit Gupta, Senior Research Analyst - Commodities at Kedia Advisory. "While easin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Natural gas supplies to fertilizer plants have been raised to about 90 per cent of their requirement after oil companies procured liquefied natural gas (LNG) from spot market as part of a broader set of measures to manage fuel availability amid disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation, officials said. With the war in West Asia disrupting energy flows from the Gulf nations, the government initially restricted gas supply to fertiliser (urea) plants to about 60 p ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Government on Monday said that over 18 crore domestic LPG cylinders have been successfully delivered to households since March 1, 2026, despite geopolitical tensions in west Asia. At a briefing held at the National Media Centre in the national capital, top government officials assured citizens of stable fuel and food supplies as there is adequate buffer stocks of rice and wheat are available to meet public demand. "Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, with over 18 cro ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal year amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. The RBI has cut rates by a total of 125 basis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The government on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that India was in discussions with Iran over imposing a transit levy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such claims baseless and without any foundation. Speaking on the issue, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, clarified that India has held no talks with Iran regarding any levy for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "The government is not aware of any such development, seeking to allay ...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 >
MUMBAI: The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that India was in discussions with Iran over imposing a transit levy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such claims baseless and without any foundation. Speaking on the issue, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, clarified that India has held no talks with Iran regarding any levy for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "The government is not aware of any such development, seeking to allay concerns ...Read More >
Meta description - India's service sector growth slowed to a 14-month low in March 2026. It gives the right sign, eases the demand, and moderates financial momentum overall. India's services sector lost steam for the second straight month in March. It is recording its slowest growth in over a year as demand weakened and inflationary pressures have strengthened amid the constant Iran conflict. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, collected by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 last month f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd on Monday said it continues to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas across the country. The government-owned petroleum company has also intensified enforcement through surprise inspections to curb malpractices, with over 4,028 inspections. The company said that it sold 38,986 KL (over 3.8 Crore Litres ) of Petrol & 69,357 KL (over 6.9 Crore Litres) of Diesel on Saturday. "The Company catered to a wide ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. Also read: RBI expected to hold rates steady in first ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity markets ended higher for the third consecutive session on optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, lifting investor sentiment across sectors. The benchmark Nifty rose 1.12 per cent or 255 points to close at 22,968.25, while the Sensex gained 787 points, or 1.07 per cent, to settle at 74,106.85. From a technical standpoint, experts said that Nifty is approaching the immediate resistance level near 23,000, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Gold prices rose over 1 per cent to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June delivery climbed Rs 1,621, or 1.08 per cent, to Rs 1,51,301 per 10 grams, from Thursday's closing level of Rs 1,49,680 per 10 grams. Commodity markets were closed on Friday due to Good Friday. Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, gold has lost its sheen by Rs 14,35 ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian rupee closed stronger on Monday, gaining 14 paise to settle at 93.04 against the US dollar. It opened at 93.13 and moved higher during the day, touching an intraday high of 92.79 before ending slightly lower but still in positive territory. This continues the recent recovery seen in the currency after sharp movements last week. RBI Measures Offer Support The rise in the rupee was mainly supported by steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India to reduce volatility in the forex m ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb ...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 >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of a status quo on the benchmark lending rate in view of apprehensions of a spike in inflation due to ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. The RBI has cut rates by a total of 125 b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures) on Monday said it expects its consolidated net revenue growth to be in the "late twenties" for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, marking its highest growth in the last 12 quarters. The company said the Q4 performance will come on the back of a sharp acceleration in its fashion vertical, coupled with sustained robust performance in its core beauty business. "Q4 FY2026 with Consolidated GMV growth expected ...Read More >
Singapore, 6 April (Argus) -- Premiums at India's domestic coal auctions rose sharply in March with industrial buyers moving to secure supply following a surge in seaborne coal prices and freight rates, led by the US-Iran conflict and pre-summer restocking by power utilities. State controlled Coal India (CIL) -- which meets about three-quarters of India's coal needs -- recorded an average premium of 45pc in its March electronic auctions over the notified prices applied to long-term contracted s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's metal and mining sector is poised for a near-term recovery, supported by improving domestic demand and a rebound in commodity prices, even as global geopolitical disruptions continue to shape supply dynamics, according to a recent report by Anand Rathi. The report highlighted that India remains structurally well-placed in the global metals cycle, driven by strong internal consumption trends. "India remains at the center of the global ferrous growth stor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's metal and mining sector is poised for a near-term recovery, supported by improving domestic demand and a rebound in commodity prices, even as global geopolitical disruptions continue to shape supply dynamics, according to a recent report by Anand Rathi. The report highlighted that India remains structurally well-placed in the global metals cycle, driven by strong internal consumption trends. "India remains at the center of the global ferrous growth stor ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing war between Iran- Israel- United States, along with its regional allies, is entering a new and more dangerous phase. This is no longer just about military bases or troop movements. Both sides are increasingly signalling that the real targets are the economic engines that keep countries running - energy systems, cloud networks, and the massive data centers powering the digital world. In simple terms, the battlefield is shifting from borders to business infrastructure. In a ...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, Apr 4 (PTI) Realty firm Sobha Ltd has reported an 11 per cent increase in its sales bookings to Rs 2,039.3 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, following better demand for its residential projects. Its sales bookings, or pre-sales, stood at Rs 1,835.7 crore in the year-ago period. According to its regulatory filing on Friday, Sobha Ltd has achieved its highest-ever annual sales bookings of Rs 8,135.9 crore during the 2025-26 fiscal from Rs 6,276.5 crore in the precedi ...Read More >
New Delhi: State-run oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) on Monday said commercial LPG supply has recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions. The PSU firm further noted that it continues to work towards maintaining reliable and efficient energy access, aiming to support both households and businesses during the current period of uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that online LPG bookings ...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, Apr 6 (PTI) Precious metal prices in the domestic markets are expected to remain moderately bullish in the fiscal year 2026-27 as geopolitical tensions, trade war fears and growing recession risks globally are likely to bolster safe-haven demand, even as elevated interest rates may limit sharp gains. On the domestic front during FY26, silver futures surged by Rs 1,41,431, or 142.2 per cent, from Rs 99,461 per kg recorded on April 1, 2025, while gold soared by Rs 60,258, or 67 per cen ...Read More >
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