FUTURES TRADE

Guar seed futures decline on low demand

For April delivery, the futures prices increased Rs 9, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 3,965 per 10 quintal with an open interest of 1,800 lots.

Soybean futures slip on muted demand

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, soybean contracts for March delivery fell Rs 19, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 4,872 per quin...

Nickel futures slide on tepid demand

Analysts said subdued demand in the spot market mainly led to the fall in nickel futures prices.

Zinc futures down on muted demand

Analysts said offloading of positions by participants owing to slackened demand from consuming industries in the physical market mainly wei...

Gold futures ease on low demand

In the international market, gold was trading 0.81 per cent lower at $1,784.50 per ounce in New York.

Silver futures drop on subdued demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for the March delivery tumbled by Rs 134, or 0.19 per cent, to Rs 69,238 per kg in a busi...

Nickel futures slide on tepid demand

Analysts said subdued demand in the spot market mainly led to the fall in nickel futures prices.

Gold futures gain on spot demand

Fresh positions built up by participants led to the rise in gold prices, analysts said.

Silver futures up on spot demand

Analysts said the rise in silver prices was mostly due to fresh positions built up by participants on a positive domestic trend.

Zinc futures down on muted demand

Analysts said offloading of positions by participants owing to slackened demand from consuming industries in the physical market mainly wei...

Coriander futures rise on demand

A firm trend at the spot market supported the prices.

Rising demand lifts refined soya oil futures

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, refined soya oil for February delivery moved up by Rs 8.3, or 0.74%, to Rs 1,130 per 10...

Copper futures rise over 1% on fresh bets

A pick-up in spot demand is supporting the prices.

Crude oil futures rise on spot demand

Participants widened their positions on firm spot demand.

Silver spikes at the week’s open as Reddit hordes pile in again

​​Silver futures ended almost 6 per cent higher last week following a jump on Thursday and Friday amid Reddit-style enthusiasm from hordes ...

Aluminium futures ease on low demand

Aluminium for January delivery eased by 40 paise, or 0.25 per cent, to Rs 160.95 per kg in a business turnover of 1,006 lots.

What is futures trading?

This is because futures trading is highly levered, involving payment of a margin which typically is a fraction of the actual commodity cost.