Commodities

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

Gold, Silver outlook for 2026: Precious metals brace for consolidation

After a record rally in 2025, will gold and silver sustain gains in 2026? Analysts flag consolidation, price targets, risks and investor strategy

Silver retreats from $80/ounce peak, gold softens on profit-taking

Spot platinum slid by 6.9 per cent to $2,281.15 an ounce after touching a record peak of $2,478.50 while palladium plunged 11.9 per cent to $1,694.75 an ounce

Sebi plans measures to ease commodities market, boost participation

Engaging with the government to resolve GST-relate issues, says Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Silver outlook for 2026: Demand drivers, supply limits may support prices

After a bumper run in 2025, silver's long-term case remains intact, but experts warn investors to brace for volatility and moderate returns as global conditions evolve

Silver trading strategy: Here's how to trade Silver on Dec 12; key levels

The stunning silver rally continues unabated as the grey metal keeps on surging to fresh record highs on a confluence of bullish factors including ETF inflows

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% to $2.17 billion in October: GJEPC

Sector hopes for relief as FTA talks with the US and EU progress; FY26 exports may still reach $30-35 billion

Commodities spur India Inc's Sep qtr showing; other key sectors struggle

Other key sectors such as IT Services, FMCG, Banking and Power however continue to struggle with low single digit growth in revenues and earnings

Gold prices may consolidate amid Fed rate cut uncertainity, high bond yield

Downside is expected to be limited on concerns about the US job market and expectations of Fed rate cut in December

Gold ETFs hold their shine: AUM crosses ₹1 trillion mark for the first time

October inflows estimated at ₹7,800 crore; silver ETF inflows also buoyant

Govt to allocate UAE trade pact gold quota via competitive online bidding

The government on Wednesday said the allocations of tariff rate quota (TRQ) for gold under the free trade agreement between India and the UAE will be undertaken based on the competitive bidding/tender process. Under the agreement, India agreed to import up to 200 metric tonnes of gold annually from the UAE with a one per cent tariff or duty concession under tariff rate quota (TRQ). Amending the procedure for allocation of TRQ for gold under the India-UAE trade pact, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a trade notice that "the allocations of TRQ for Gold under CEPA (comprehensive economic partnership agreement) will be undertaken based on the competitive bidding/tender process". It also said the eligible applicant must be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for hallmarking; and with GST. Import of Gold Dore under TRQ shall not be considered, it added. Eligible applicants can file their applications online through the DGFT website. Further, the

Trading resumes at MCX after more than 4-hr outage due to technical glitch

MCX attributed the halt to a 'technical issue' and announced that trading would begin from its Disaster Recovery (DR) site, though it did not provide full details of the fault.

Long-term outlook remain intact for gold; analyst calls for higher prices

Sharp two-day decline in gold prices has made gold healthier as momentum-driven froth has largely subsided. Long-term fundamentals are intact and call for much higher prices

Crude oil rises about 2% on higher US demand, trade talk optimism

Brent crude futures rose $1.29, or 2.1%, to $62.61 a barrel by 11:09 a.m. EDT (1509 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed $1.34, or 2.34%, to $58.58

Oil prices steady as oversupply fears ease, demand outlook improves

Brent crude futures were up 7 cents, or 0.11%, at $61.08 a barrel at 1320 GMT