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...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 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
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Rising duties may cut India’s gold imports sharply: Mohammed ImranIndia's bullion market faces a significant reset as the government hikes import duties on gold and jewellery. Analysts predict this will co...
13 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
War puts brakes on UAE realty boom as Dubai projects face delaysThe current turmoil in West Asia is having a notable effect on the property market in the UAE. Developers are experiencing significant dela...
12 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
West Asia war pushes half of Dubai's 2026 property handovers to 2027The ongoing West Asia conflict is impacting property project completions in the UAE. Developers face delays of six to nine months. Construc...
12 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Nalco's alumina exports to West Asia affected due to geopolitical tensions, says CMDGeopolitical tensions in West Asia have impacted National Aluminium Company Ltd's (Nalco) exports, which previously accounted for 40-50% of...
10 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Aluminium prices at record highs: What’s driving the rally and what’s next?Aluminium prices have surged to multi-year highs, driven by strong demand, supply constraints, and rising energy costs. Geopolitical tensio...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Hindustan Copper eyes Navratna status, says CMDHindustan Copper Ltd is aiming for Navratna status. This recognition signifies improved operations and strategic growth. The company is agg...
05 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?The U.S. has exempted refined copper from import duties, contrasting with steep tariffs on aluminum, reflecting the significance of electri...
05 Aug, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
Hindustan Copper gears up to meet domestic demand after Vedanta plant shutdownHCL hopes to realise its entire primary smelting capacity in the July-September 2018 quarter, following renovation of its 20,000 tpa smelte...
06 Jun, 2018, 05.18 PM IST
China to keep expanding copper smelting capacityChina will keep ramping up its copper smelter capacity even though copper prices have slumped to six-year lows as the top metals consumer r...
08 Oct, 2015, 11.19 PM IST
- Tin bear market shuts 70% of Indonesia's smelting capacity
Tin tumbled as much as 32% this year on concern that slowdowns from the US to China to Europe will cut demand for the metal.
22 Aug, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Nalco keeps 5% capacity idle, Rs 300-cr revenue impact likely
Nalco is likely to take a Rs 300-crore hit on annual revenue as it is forced to keep five per cent of production capacity idle due to lower...
29 Jul, 2012, 11.59 AM IST
- Vedanta expanding its smelting capacity to 2.5 million tonnes
The smelting capacity will be raised to 2.5 million tonnes per annum, from around 1.6 million tonnes at present, Managing Director of Vedan...
06 Dec, 2011, 07.46 PM IST
- Exide to pump Rs 400 cr in FY11, committed to insurance biz
The country's leading lead acid battery maker Exide Industries Ltd today said it would invest Rs 400 crore in the battery business and rema...
14 Jul, 2010, 06.47 PM IST