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...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThere are market phases when one risk dominates. Then there are phases like this, when risks arrive from every direction and refuse to stan...
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
These large- and mid-cap stocks may give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsFor the last few earnings seasons, the message has been: “Show me growth, I have the money.” Stocks with better-than-expected earnings saw ...
Volatility as opportunity, depends on framework of mind: 5 mid-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%The Indian stock market is no longer correcting only because of sentiment. It is now adjusting to the possibility of weaker numbers in the ...
Qutub Minar’s iconic 1600-year-old iron pillar is still completely rust-free. IITians decode the ancient science behind it’s evergreen surfaceA 1600-year-old iron pillar in New Delhi remains remarkably rust-free, baffling scientists for centuries. Researchers discovered its resili...
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
In 1913, Harry Brearley was trying to improve weapons metal when he accidentally helped create stainless steelIn the year 1913, British metallurgist Harry Brearley accidentally stumbled upon stainless steel while working on gun barrels. This fortuit...
India lacks adequate scrap supply, only 25% steel demand can be met through scrap-based production: Former Steel SecyIndia's steel sector grapples with limited scrap for green production. Only 25 percent of steel demand is met by scrap-based manufacturing....
NMDC hikes iron ore prices by Rs 200 tonneState-owned NMDC has raised iron ore lump and fines prices by Rs 200 per tonne, effective immediately. Baila lump ore is now priced at Rs 5...
Thinking of buying silver? Gurgaon CA lists five ways to determine quality of silver before splurging moneyA significant issue of counterfeit silver products is plaguing India's bullion market, as highlighted by a shocking incident at the Vaishno...
Interest subvention benefits for small iron & steel companiesMicro and small enterprises facing global challenges will now receive government support. Interest subvention benefits have been extended t...
Affordable, sturdy & eco-friendly alloys are future of artificial limbsAs population increases, the demand for artificial limbs may also rise.
India starts probe into increase in imports of an iron alloy from South KoreaThe application was filed under the bilateral safeguard measures rules of the India-Korea free trade agreement. Under the pact, India has g...
Govt waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry, export duty on iron ore hiked up to 50%The import duty on ferronickel, coking coal, PCI coal has been cut from 2.5 per cent, while the duty on coke and semi-coke has been slashed...
3 special steel plants under SAIL get nod for stake saleSAIL said the steel ministry has informed the company of the inprinciple approval given by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for th...
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Pramod Agarwal is MD, Shivam Iron & Steel Company