Commodity

The notification from the DGFT comes within a week of the government raising the duty on the import of the precious metal to 15 per cent from 6 per cent

Even assuming the Strait opens by June, the damage implies global oil supply will peak at 102.2 mb per day in 2026

Higher import duty on precious metals has widened domestic discounts, weakened demand and added pressure on gold and silver imports

Regulator seeks to simplify compliance requirements, remove duplicative provisions and align derivatives rules with evolving market practices

The regulator has proposed higher client-level position limits and revised penalties for breaches to improve liquidity and deepen agricultural commodity markets

The regulator has proposed allowing select agricultural derivatives contracts to begin with financial settlement before transitioning to compulsory physical delivery

The market regulator will also soon issue advisory on risks emanating from AI models such as Mythos, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Precious metal prices are expected to witness mixed movement next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, string of global economic data releases, and domestic political cues, analysts said. Traders will closely monitor PMI readings from major economies early in the week, followed by US labour market indicators and non-farm payroll data later in the week for fresh cues on monetary policy and bullion demand, they added. "In the week ahead, precious metal prices momentum is expected to remain mixed with focus on developments on the US-Iran tussle and follow-up on peace talks," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures declined Rs 1,347, or nearly 1 per cent, to close at Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams. Silver, however, outperformed and gained Rs 879 to settle at Rs 2.50 lakh per kilogram during the past week. "Gold traded largely range-bound last week, ending ..

Taiwan surpasses Canada as the sixth-largest equity market, powered by AI-driven chip stocks and the meteoric rise of TSMC

Vedanta reported record FY26 earnings and expects further profit growth in FY27, supported by strong commodity prices, cost efficiencies, and favourable global conditions

Exchange aims to expand its commodity segment with differentiated offerings, focusing on product innovation, retail participation, and value-chain engagement

Jewellery retailers expect strong Akshaya Tritiya demand despite high gold prices, supported by festive sentiment, wedding season demand and growing interest in diamond jewellery

NSE expands into commodities, FPI settlement norms evolve amid tax concerns, and mutual funds adopt distinct branding for specialised investment funds

US gold futures for April delivery were up 2.7 per cent at $5,219

Angel One Silver ETF will allow investment through NSE on an ongoing basis, while the FoF will allow participation even without a demat account.

Tata Steel says steel prices move in tandem globally as a commodity, rejects collusion claims, and flags cost pressures and improving demand outlook post Q3FY26

Gold price outlook: Huge volatility and choppiness are expected to continue in gold as traders navigate the maze of data and events in the very short term

Gold and silver prices are likely to witness sharp swings next week as traders weigh key economic data and brace for heightened geopolitical uncertainty after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, analysts said. Investors will focus on key US data points, including ISM Manufacturing, December ADP employment numbers, and the unemployment rate, along with comments from a slew of Federal Reserve officials that could provide cues on the central bank's monetary policy outlook and near-term direction for bullion prices, they added. "Gold prices are likely to remain volatile in the week ahead as there are bullish as well as bearish factors at play," Prathamesh Mallya, DVP - Research, Non - Agri Commodities and Currencies, Angel One, said. According to experts, commodities markets are expected to see aggressive trading on Monday, reflecting volatile geopolitics after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation on Saturday, ...

IFSCA has proposed regulatory changes to notify commodity trading as a financial product and deepen participation at GIFT-IFSC to position it as a global commodities hub

As of 6.15 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), gold has been trading at $4490.68/oz. Gold has gained nearly 70 per cent this year, heading for its best annual performance since 1979