Dry-Bulk shipping rates extend decline as capesize demand coolsThis decline is attributed to cooling demand in larger vessel segments, particularly Capesizes, despite a strong first half of the year. An...
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
Global Markets: Australia shares log worst week in nearly a month with US-Iran talks stuck in limboAustralian shares experienced their worst week in nearly a month, with the S&P/ASX 200 index closing down 0.7% on Friday. Escalating U.S.-I...
Rising crude and aluminium prices: Bharat Subramanian on what it means for India's energy and metals sectorsGeopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving up oil and aluminium prices. This benefits upstream oil explorers while squeezing oil market...
Monsoon uncertainty, price pressures to weigh on Indian agrochemical performance: ReportIndian agrochemical companies face challenges ahead. Higher prices for farm chemicals and uncertain monsoon rains are expected to impact pe...
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
Hindalco sees 5% rise in raw material costs, stays confident on key customersHindalco anticipates a 5% rise in raw material costs. The company is confident in keeping clients like Ford Motor Company. Subsidiary Novel...
Vedanta demerger: What recent large demergers of Tata Motors, ITC and others tell us about possible listing timeline?Vedanta's mega demerger has created four new entities, with investors eagerly awaiting their stock market listings. Drawing parallels from ...
Automakers' joy ride hits a big cost hurdleRising input costs and freight charges, driven by the West Asia crisis, are pressuring automakers to increase vehicle prices. This surge in...
Vedanta demerger: At what price will each of the four new companies list? Check cost of acquisitionVedanta has completed its demerger, with investors awaiting the listing of four new companies. The company has shared the cost of acquisiti...
Hindustan Copper to raise output by 30% as global demand zoomsHindustan Copper aims for a significant production jump this fiscal year. This increase is driven by anticipated strong demand from AI data...
India's trade deficit pressures could persist through 2026 as electronics imports surge, export outlook stays fragileIndias trade deficit faces pressure in coming months. Elevated crude prices and supply disruptions impact exports. A potential global deman...
Rising oil prices, gold imports to widen trade deficit, CAD may touch 1.5-2% of GDP: ICICI SecuritiesWith the West Asia conflict persisting and global oil prices likely to average around USD 100/bbl, India's current account deficit could ri...
Petroleum dependence significant across core sectors, official data showsAs oil prices climb, significant Indian industries brace for impact. Transportation, farming, and power generation are especially reliant o...
Australian shares flat as housing-tax changes, global risks cap volatile weekAustralia's federal budget on Tuesday proposed curbing negative gearing to encourage investment in new housing, raising concerns about slow...
Copper up 9% since Iran war, near January peak. Will AI boom, shortage propel red metal to new highs?Copper prices are surging, driven by a confluence of factors including geopolitical tensions, structural supply shortages, and booming AI-d...
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...