Copper Prices

No material impact from Iran war on Hind Copper, may rally 23%: Anand Rathi

Geopolitical tensions may raise freight costs due to higher crude prices, which could affect margins as power, fuel and water account for about 7 per cent of revenue

AC prices to rise 5-15% as costly copper, weak rupee, RE norms push costs

As the mercury starts rising, leading room airconditioner makers are increasing prices in the range of 5-15 per cent to offset sustained increases in raw material costs and supply chain expenses. The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges. Leading players, including Daikin, Voltas, Blue Star, LG, Haier, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, have announced increases across models, passing on higher input costs for key raw materials such as copper, a weaker rupee, new energy-efficiency norms and an increase in freight costs. Industry executives said while adjustments are unavoidable, they expect strong sales momentum this year, aided by forecasts of a hotter summer and improved energy savings from new star-rated models. Daikin India is going to increase prices by up to 12 per cent from April, and the hike in prices would depend on model to model, its Chairman & Managing Director Kanwaljeet Jawa told ...

AC prices to rise 5-15% on expensive copper, weak rupee, new energy norms

As the mercury starts rising, leading room airconditioner makers are increasing prices in the range of 5-15 per cent to offset sustained increases in raw material costs and supply chain expenses. The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges. Leading players, including Daikin, Voltas, Blue Star, LG, Haier, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, have announced increases across models, passing on higher input costs for key raw materials such as copper, a weaker rupee, new energy-efficiency norms and an increase in freight costs. Industry executives said while adjustments are unavoidable, they expect strong sales momentum this year, aided by forecasts of a hotter summer and improved energy savings from new star-rated models. Daikin India is going to increase prices by up to 12 per cent from April, and the hike in prices would depend on model to model, its Chairman & Managing Director Kanwaljeet Jawa told ...

MCX Gold down 23%; Silver prices dip by nearly ₹200,000 from high in 6 days

Commodity rout: Precious metals - Gold, Silver, Platinum have cracked up to 47.5%; base metals - aluminium, copper, zinc, lead and nickel - plunged up to 18% in global markets from January 29 highs.

Copper surge powers Polycab volumes; brokerages bullish despite margin hit

Polycab India share price today: On the bourses, Polycab share price rose up to 3.56 per cent to an intraday high of ₹7,385 per share.

Hind Copper, Hind Zinc zoom up to 67% in Dec; what next for these 2 metals?

Devarsh Vakil, Head of Prime Research at HDFC Securities reckons that investors should wait for a 10-15 per cent price correction in Hindustan Copper and Hindustan Zinc.

Commodities booming; other MFs may also halt silver ETF buys: Nilesh Shah

Our fund of funds isn't allowed to invest in silver futures, only in silver ETFs. So, we had no option but to pause fresh purchases - else, investors would enter at a 10 per cent premium, Shah said

I'd choose gold and silver over equities in most countries: Jim Rogers

The world is heading into a period of serious problems, and gold and silver are among the few ways to protect oneself. That's been true for hundreds of years and will remain true now, Jim Rogers said

India faces copper crunch from energy transition, infra growth: CSEP report

The report by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress warns that India's copper imports could rise sharply unless mining, processing, and recycling capacity is scaled up

India's new copper cathode rule risks supply shortages, says trade body

The quality control curbs have led to a decline in imports, the Bombay Metal Exchange (BME) said - a claim rejected by the government

Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports; experts warn of price surge

Industry experts warn that the US is dependent on copper imports, and levies could increase costs across critical industries from electronics and automobiles to infrastructure and defence

Stock Market close: Sensex dips 176 pts, Nifty at 25,476; realty, metal stocks drag, Vedanta down 3%

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Wednesday, July 9, 2025: The Nifty MidCap 100 fell 0.13 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.59 per cent.

Motilal Oswal recommends 'buy' on MCX Copper, set target at ₹915

Motilal Oswal Wealth Management recommends buying in the range of ₹882 - ₹880, with a stop-loss below ₹855 on a closing basis

Weak global commodity prices likely to dent Vedanta's profitability

Copper revenue came in at Rs 6,100 crore (up 22 per cent Y-o-Y and up 6 per cent Q-o-Q) in Q4FY25

India's copper demand rises by 13% to hit 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24

India's copper demand grew by 13 per cent annually to hit 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24, driven by the rapid pace of infrastructure development and building constructions, the International Copper Association India said on Monday. Traditionally, building construction and infrastructure account for 43 per cent of copper demand while contributing 11 per cent to GDP, International Copper Association India said in a statement. As per the study undertaken by the International Copper Association India, the copper demand in the country witnessed a 13 per cent year-on-year growth in FY24, reaching 1,700 kilo tonnes (kt). This surge is attributed to overall economic expansion. After the Covid pandemic, the average annual copper demand increased by 21 per cent between FY21 and FY24, the industry body said. It further said that the demand for the commodity will continue to rise in the next financial year as well, fuelled by rapidly growing infrastructure and building construction sectors in the .

Adani's Kutch Copper nears Rs 30,000 crore copper sourcing deal with BHP

Adani-controlled Kutch Copper is reportedly in talks with Australian mining giant BHP for a deal involving up to 1.6 mtpa of copper concentrate, potentially worth Rs 30,000 crore annually

Crude Oil, Copper: Check trading strategy, target price and more

Buy MCX July Crude Oil futures at Rs 6,950-7,000 with a stop loss of Rs 6,860 and a price target of Rs 7,250

Copper, Crude Oil: Check key trading strategy, target price and more

On the daily chart, MCX Copper has been unable to sustain the breakout of its rising channel pattern and has moved down, forming a lower high, lower low pattern, indicating bearish sentiment

Copper rally hits scrap companies to electric gear manufacturers

Apart from hedging and price hikes, companies have also had to resort to stocking up on inventory

Commodity play book: Sell May Copper futures, Buy June Oil futures

Commodity trading: Copper prices have dropped 7 per cent since Monday's record high, with a significant intraday drop due to profit-taking