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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 [India], April 7 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced a strategic collaboration with S&P Global Energy to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on Platts physical spot market benchmarks. According to NSE, the exchange planned to initially launch Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures contracts based on the Platts Dated Brent benchmark. This development followed a collaboration with S&P Global Energy, which functioned as a provider of data and benchmark pri ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The rupee recorded its strongest recovery in 13 years, rising 173 paise to close at 93.1 from Tuesday's 94.83, after RBI tightened rules to curb speculative bets and forced a sharp unwinding of dollar positions.However, with a fresh round of US bombing in Iran post market hours, which resulted in global oil prices surging further, dealers are wary of a fresh wave of volatility when forex markets open next week.Thursday's rebound followed a series of regulatory steps aimed at squeezing sh ...Read More >
India's import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its largest supplier -- Qatar -- declined to its lowest on record in March 2026 as the West Asia conflict led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SoH). Besides, Iran's attack on QatarEnergy's LNG facilities, in retaliation for attacks by the US and Israel, led to declaration of force majeure and production shutdowns early last month, further exacerbating India's natural gas imports, which account for roughly half of its consumption. India' ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee was the worst performer in Asia against the US dollar in FY26, shows an ET analysis of 10 rival currencies, after the local unit lost 9.88% through a year marked by record exits from Indian equities by overseas investors amid a global scramble for dollar-based assets. Opening the financial year at 85.59 per dollar, the rupee ended at 94.83. Yen Second Worst-performing This is after the local currency touched a record low of 95.22/$ amid consistent dollar demand throughout the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The widening conflict in West Asia has driven a sharp 60 per cent surge in feedstock natural gas prices for fertiliser plants which is expected to raise the government's subsidy burden. With the conflict disrupting energy supply lines, supply of natural gas -- a primary feedstock for producing ammonia, which is the building block for nitrogen-based fertilisers -- has been restricted to 80 per cent of the demand. To meet the deficit, fertiliser companies are buying lique ...Read More >
Kolkata: The rupee, already the weakest Asian currency this year in a back-loaded retreat against the US dollar, Tuesday breached the 91 mark for the first time on unabated outflows from local assets by overseas investors. The currency, which Tuesday touched a fresh all-time low of 91.08, has depreciated over 6% this year against the US dollar, the world's reserve currency in which both traded and investable assets are priced across geographies. 'Pace of Decline to Slow' Nearly half of that d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Crude oil futures on Tuesday declined Rs 2 to Rs 5,158 per barrel as participants trimmed their positions amid weak demand in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for January delivery fell Rs 2 or 0.04 per cent to Rs 5,158 per barrel in 11,315 lots. Analysts said the prices fell after participants offloaded their holdings amid weak demand in the spot market. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil was trading 0.76 per cent lower at USD 56.39 ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP has spent the past several weeks moving sideways around the $2.00 level, even as headlines around Ripple and the broader XRP ecosystem continue to stack up. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holds Demand Zone Above $0.13, What A Bounce Would Do From a $300 million venture fund expansion into South Korea to nearly $1 billion in spot ETF inflows and fresh regulatory approvals, the bac ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Thanks to sharp corrections in price of silver recently, the price of exchange traded funds (ETFs) units on the white metal on domestic bourses have started trading at substantial discounts to spot prices. ETF rates are now down about 15-25% from their respective peaks recorded last week.Consider this: Silver BEES ETF, one of the biggest ETFs on the white metal in India was down 2.3% at Rs 142 on Thursday and was down 21% from its all-time peak of Rs 180. ICICI Prudential Silver ETF, ano ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The trading for Samvat year 2081 that ended on Monday was marked by high volatility with geopolitical issues and rate cuts across the world taking centre stage. As uncertainty increased, across the world, investors eyed haven assets like gold and silver, and drove their prices to all-time peaks. Since last Diwali, the start of the Samvat year 2081, both the precious metals have gained nearly 60%.On the domestic front, all though the sensex and Nifty went up only marginally, Dalal Street ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Following the flash crash of last week, the Bitcoin price has once again sunk to similar depths, albeit in a more steady price correction. Notably, the leading cryptocurrency dipped below $105,000 on Friday as crypto liquidations rose to above $1.2 billion. However, underlying investor buying activity paints an encouraging picture of a potentially bullish rebound. In a QuickTake ...Read More >
[BENGALURU] Gold hit a record high on Thursday (Oct 16) as investors sought refuge in the metal amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with expectations of US rate cuts and a weaker US dollar adding support. Spot gold rose 0.4 per cent to US$4,224.79 per ounce, as at 8.33 am, after hitting a record high of US$4,225.69. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.9 per cent to US$4,239.70. Bullion, often seen as a safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty, which tends ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Gold and silver prices continued to record new all-time highs in the domestic market on Monday. It was backed by rallies in international prices on the likelihood of a US govt shutdown, trade-related jitters, and the continuing weakness of the rupee against major currencies.In the local spot market silver hovered around the Rs 1.5 lakh/kg mark, while gold was nearing the Rs 1.2 lakh/10gm mark. In international markets, the price of the yellow metal neared the $3,900/ounce (Oz) mark, a ne ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee ended nearly flat on Wednesday as likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped stave off pressure on the local unit amid worries over steep U.S. tariffs and a visa fee hike. The rupee closed at 88.69 against the U.S. dollar, a whisker away from its all-time low of 88.7975 hit on Tuesday. Traders said that the central bank likely intervened across segments such as non-deliverable forwards (NDF), currency futures and the OTC spot market to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Recent declines in India's forex stockpile signal significant home-and-away central bank interventions in the past fortnight, estimated by some to be worth about $5-$6 billion in the offshore rupee market, to curb excessive depreciation of the local currency, bank treasury officials told ET. Market participants point to at least two instances of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) likely presence in the offshore non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market, particularly around 9 am, just before ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, fo ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Electricity derivatives will help participants plan more effectively by managing price uncertainty, mitigate revenue risks, and attract investment in the power sector, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) hosted a bell-ringing ceremony to formally mark the launch of Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts under the Commodity Derivatives segment and the new spot market dashboard. The product aims to bring much ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The gold and silver prices declined on Tuesday after having an upward rally for the past two days, amid escalating uncertainties around the US tariffs. The price of 24-carat gold dropped by over Rs 300, according to the India Bullion Jewellers Association (IBJA). Ten grams of 24-carat gold cost Rs 387 less, from Rs 98,303 to Rs 97,916. The price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold also decreased, going from Rs 90,045 to Rs 89,691, a decrease of Rs 354. Additionally ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Crude oil futures on Tuesday fell Rs 65 to Rs 5,706 per barrel, as participants trimmed their positions tracking weak demand in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for August delivery declined Rs 65 or 1.13 per cent to Rs 5,706 per barrel in 7,926 lots. Analysts said the prices were affected following participants offloading their holdings amid weak demand in the spot market. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil was trading 0.58 per cent ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Stellar (XLM) has seen a sudden burst of activity this week. According to recent data, XLM jumped 12% in the last 24 hours to trade around $0.48. Its seven‑day return is even more eye‑catching, with a gain of 92%. Trading volume on spot markets climbed to $14 billion, a 17% rise, showing that investors are piling in. Based on reports, the old resistance zone at $0.31 up to $0.37 ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 11: Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a high-level security review meeting in South Kashmir to assess the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Mattoo, SSPs of South Kashmir districts, and senior officers from the Indian Army, CRPF and BSF. Addressing the meeting, the DGP lauded the dedication of all security forces in ensuring the safe conduct of the Yatra. He stressed the ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Breaking out from the shadows of glittering gold, silver hit a record Rs 1,13,000 a kg on MCX late Friday. It came on the back of international prices hit a 13-year high of $37.8/Oz in the spot market and $38.7 in futures, amid rising trade worries after US President Donald Trump returned with reciprocal tariff announcements this week."On MCX, silver prices surged to a new all-time high influenced by positive cues from the overseas market. In the international market, spot silver trad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Crude oil futures on Wednesday fell Rs 27 to Rs 5,859 per barrel as participants trimmed their positions, tracking weak demand in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for July delivery declined Rs 27, or 0.46 per cent, to Rs 5,859 per barrel in 13,022 lots. Analysts said the prices were affected after participants offloaded their holdings amid weak demand in the spot market. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil was trading 0.19 per cent low ...Read More >
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