India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Trump’s copper tariff decision hangs over global metal marketThe global copper market is on edge as President Trump weighs imposing tariffs on refined copper imports. A decision, expected soon, could ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRIIndia's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties o...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Time to adopt a tactical perspective? 6 metal stocks, 4 with an upside potential of up to 14%In metal stocks, ‘buy, forget, and return after five years’ is not the best strategy to adopt. The sector is cyclical, global, China- and t...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
India Inc wary of fresh trade headwinds as US weighs additional 12.5% tariffThe United States is proposing a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. This action stems from an investigation into forced labor import prohibiti...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Gold falls below pre-duty-hike levels as overseas prices dropGold prices in India have fallen significantly, reaching their lowest point since early May. This price drop is expected to encourage more ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Why are oil prices up, while gold, silver prices down today along with upcoming US stock market futures crash? US attack, Iran tensions, inflation fears and market reaction explainedWhy are oil prices up, while gold, silver prices down today along with upcoming US stock market futures crash? Global markets moved in diff...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Gold drops as oil climbs on renewed US-Iran hostilitiesGold prices dropped over 1% as rising oil prices, fueled by renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, heightened inflation and interest rate hike conc...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
US tariffs on agricultural machines to be cut, 50% metal levies stayThe US has reduced tariffs on farm equipment to 15% and introduced a new 10% tariff for products using at least 85% US-origin metals. These...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Silver imports now require prior authorisation as India tightens import rulesIndia's recent crackdown on silver imports marks a bold economic strategy. Now, traders must secure prior authorization for all grain and p...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
US may have shaved its metal tariffs but the steel wall facing Indian exporters remains standingTariff modifications in the United States bring a touch of relief for Indian exporters, particularly with reduced duties on select metal-in...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practicesThe United States is proposing a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil. This action follows an investigation into unfair trade practices. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Trump temporarily slashes tariffs on farm, industrial equipment from 25% to 15%America's President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on farm and industrial equipment. Duties on machinery like harvesters and bulldozers w...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Aluminium hits four-year high on renewed Middle East supply risksBenchmark aluminium on the London Metal Exchange traded 0.5% higher at $3,685 a metric ton in official rings. Earlier, it touched $3,707.50...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST