Commodities

Duty-free gold imports finding their way into India as platinum jewellery

Yellow metal trading at a huge discount of Rs 2,000 per 10 gram in the Mumbai spot market

Red Sea tensions could push Brent to new cycle high in April, says analyst

A broader escalation-including the potential closure of the Red Sea chokepoint by Yemen's Houthis-would likely push both Brent and WTI to new cycle highs

Gold price correction: Lenders seek more collateral if LTV is breached

Borrowers asked to pledge additional gold or repay loans as lenders monitor LTV breaches amid price correction and rising volatility in the gold market

Gold rebounds ₹1,200 to ₹1.44 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver stays flat

Gold prices snapped a four-day losing streak and climbed Rs 1,200 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, while silver remained flat at Rs 2.30 lakh per kilogram, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,43,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Monday. Traders attributed the rebound in domestic gold prices to a recovery in global commodity markets and some buying at lower levels after recent sharp declines. In the international markets, spot gold rebounded after nine sessions of losses, rising USD 16.96, or 0.38 per cent, to USD 4,423.83 per ounce, while silver was trading 1.03 per cent higher at USD 69.86 per ounce. "Spot gold, after falling for nine straight days, is trading steady at around USD 4,420 per ounce in the overseas trade on cautious optimism about the Iran war as the US President Donald Trump declared a five-day ceasefire on strikes against energy installations in Iran,

LNG crunch may stoke inflation, slow global growth after Qatar hit: Analyst

The damaged LNG trains represent a structural hole in global supply that no amount of diplomatic goodwill can close before the 2026-27 winter

Iran war: OIS curve surges as crude oil rally fuels repo-rate hike bets

Sharp rise in OIS rates suggests markets are pricing in possible RBI rate hikes this year if elevated crude oil prices sustain inflationary pressures

No Fed rate cut, Dollar rally may keep gold prices under pressure: Analyst

Rising oil prices and a stronger dollar are limiting gold's safe-haven appeal as markets reassess Fed rate cut expectations

Silver to remain choppy as Iran war lifts oil prices, US dollar demand

Silver prices are expected to remain volatile as surging oil lifts the dollar and reduces Fed rate-cut hopes, while Iran war tensions keep markets on edge

Reluctance of market participants hits gas trading volumes at IGX

Market participants turn cautious amid high LNG prices and supply regulation as West Asia conflict disrupts gas shipments and fuels uncertainty

Iran war boosts gold, silver appeal; Tata MF advises staggered buying

Tata Mutual Fund advises staggered investment in gold and silver as the Iran conflict fuels geopolitical uncertainty and strengthens safe-haven demand

Aramco CEO warns of catastrophic oil market impact from prolonged Iran war

Saudi Arabia is reducing output by as much as 2.5 million barrels a day, joining United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Kuwait in deepening cuts, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday

West Asia conflict: With crude at $100, OMCs to face margin pressure

The retail prices of petrol and diesel currently stand at ₹94.77 per litre and ₹87.67 per litre, respectively, in Delhi, compared to ₹110.04 per litre and ₹98.42 per litre, respectively, in Nov 2021

Hormuz crisis may push Brent toward $100 amid US-Iran conflict: Analyst

The "war premium" has pushed Brent crude toward the $100 per barrel threshold, reigniting stagflation ary fears that central banks thought they had conquered

From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices

In an extreme conflict scenario, Brent could feasibly spike above $100/bbl, as the market accounts for the loss of Iranian supply and the increased costs of rerouting global flows

FMCG makers looks volume-based growth in FY27 with Ebitda improvements

Leading fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) companies expect volumedriven growth to take centre stage in the next fiscal year, supported by easing inflation and stable commodity prices that have begun to ease pressure on margins. In the December quarter, leading FMCG companies reported mid- to high single-digit volume growth. On their latest earnings calls, the industry captains said the operating environment is turning more favourable after several quarters of volatility. Key inputs such as edible oils, wheat, copra and surfactants softened, and with macroeconomic tailwinds including GST rationalisation, higher MSPs and a healthy crop season, FMCG makers anticipate sustained demand recovery. Most players have already taken calibrated price hikes earlier in the fiscal year and now expect growth to be led by volumes rather than pricing. Some companies indicated they may pass on some benefits of lower input costs to consumers through offers, increased grammage or selective discounts, ev

Volatility in gold prices has not deterred buyers, says Titan MD Chawla

Volatility in gold prices has not deterred Indian buyers, with customers increasingly treating price corrections as opportunities to enter the market, similar to equity investors, Titan Company Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said. Many consumers who had earlier deferred purchases, being fence sitters due to rising prices, have now shifted strategy, choosing to buy during dips rather than wait indefinitely, he said. "People have burnt their fingers being fence sitters, so they are now using every correction to come into the market, as they do in the share market," Chawla told PTI. He acknowledged that volatility continues to mark the gold trade, but demand remains resilient. "Customers will try to participate. Those who missed out will try to come in," he said, underlining the strong sentiment around the yellow metal. Titan's jewellery division, which includes the flagship Tanishq brand, has benefitted from this trend, supported by product innovation and festive demand in the Decembe

Silver crashes ₹1.28 lakh from peak in 1 day: Should you bet on gold now?

Silver futures, which touched a peak of ₹4.2 lakh a kg on Thursday, fell 30% to ₹2.92 lakh in a day. Gold also weakened by 17.53%, but silver lost more. Are we seeing a 1980s redux?

Gold falls as commodity index rebalancing sparks selling pressure

The annual Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalancing aims to keep the index aligned with the current state of the global commodity market. This year's window runs from January 9-15

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Electronics and solar demands reshape the precious metals trade

Precious metals outshine stock returns in 2025 amid global volatility

Gold and silver delivered outsized gains in 2025, while Sensex and Nifty rose for a 10th year, held up by retail inflows even as FPIs sold and earnings lagged