Banks still lukewarm; changes needed in norms for jewellers and refinery margins, among others
Combined gold imports in March and April, the months preceding Akshaya Tritiya, have been the the lowest in six years
China, Russia are depositing gold in reserves
Experts believe all measures put together will have desired impact on demand for physical gold. Black money will also find it difficult to move to gold
After suspending contract in January, the exchange now will pay money for which it declared close out price
Mrugank has spent over a quarter of a century in financial services. A large part of his career was with Deutsche Bank, handling custodian business in Asia and much more
India has a major share in cutting and polishing of diamonds, with 90% of global work
MCX may be allowed to introduce options in 2 metals, while NCDEX could be allowed options in 2 most liquid commodities
A sectoral official says the issue might be resolved, as the indices are yet to commercially used
Sugar body's projection should soothe sentiments, as concerns were raised earlier, over falling water levels following the drought
Bullish bets on these have increased on the MCX, where these are traded, with open interest rising fast.
Interview with Whole-time member, Securities and Exchange Board of India
The price rose 16% from $1,060 an ounce at end-December to $1,272 an oz
This year, sugar prices are up almost 25 per cent, following estimated 10 per cent-plus fall in the production and rising exports
Lower output and inadequate policy are some of the reasons
Q&A with Rajeev Kumar Agarwal, whole time member, Sebi
Higher global investment demand expected to keep the white metal ahead
World's second biggest bullion market remained at a discount to the global benchmark as purchases across the region were curbed by higher prices