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The bank forecast copper prices around $12,000 a tonne in 2026 | Photo Credit: REUTERS Most metals will likely witness a rise in prices in 2026, with tariff uncertainties declining and global demand improving. Copper, aluminium, cobalt and rare earth commodities, particularly uranium, may gain the most, analysts have said.  “We hold a cautiously optimistic […]

Imports from China, Vietnam and Nepal will attract the duty, while certain developing countries and specialty steel products such as stainless steel are exempt. | Photo Credit: India has imposed a three-year import tariff ​of between 11% and 12% on ‌some steel products, according to ​a finance ministry order published on Tuesday, as the government […]

Sectoral performance was mixed in noon trade, as Nifty Bank posted marginal gains. Key gainers included Shriram Finance and Hindalco, while Max Healthcare and Eicher Motors led losses. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Benchmark indices extended losses in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex down 132.83 points or 0.16 per cent to 84,562.71 and […]

Silver prices topped $80 an ounce on Monday, but then dropped below $75 an ounce as the US-based CME group’s new regulations were set to come into force later in the day. In India, silver future contracts on MCX topped ₹2.5 lakh a kg but then fell in line with the global cues. Reacting to […]

Volatility is expected to remain high ahead of the monthly F&O expiry on Tuesday, particularly in mid- and small-cap stocks. | Photo Credit: Indian markets are likely to open slightly negative on Monday. Those who are expecting a Santa Claus rally may be disappointed, as Gift Nifty signals a flat-to-negative opening. With Tuesday being the […]

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would dictate investors’ sentiment in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides, auto sales data will be closely tracked, experts noted. With only a handful of trading sessions left this year, Indian equity markets are expected to remain largely range-bound, […]

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a net ₹94,976 crore from Indian markets in the current calendar year up to December 26, marking a dramatic reversal from the net inflow of ₹1,65,769 crore recorded in 2024, as uncertainty around the US-India tariff deal, rupee depreciation and elevated valuations dampened investor sentiment. The equity segment […]

The Indian rupee is expected to show more weakness going ahead into 2026, according to a report by MUFG, a global financial group. In a report earlier this month, it forecast more weakness for the Indian rupee. It expects the Indian rupee to appreciate modestly above the 90 level in 2026, targeting 90. 80 by […]

The output of China—the largest steel producer—was down 10.9 per cent | Photo Credit: REUTERS Global crude steel production decreased by 4.6 per cent in November 2025 to 140.1 million tonnes (mt) compared with November 2024. According to the World Steel Association, the output of China — the largest steel producer — was down 10.9 […]

Coal supplies procured through the CoalSETU window can be utilised by an entity for its own consumption (industrial use), exports and washing. However, the commodity cannot be resold within the country. In a significant development on December 12, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, […]