Silver has seen a dramatic price drop, falling nearly 45% from its January peak of about ₹4.39 lakh/kg to trade near ₹2.37 lakh/kg as of April 28, 2026. This volatile correction, fueled by geopolitical tensions, has pushed silver to act...
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The United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, a move driven by strategic national interests and a desire for production autonomy amidst the severe energy shock caused by the ongoing Iran war. T...
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Global oil demand is falling sharply, not because of high prices, but due to severe supply disruptions, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. JPMorgan analysis calls this "forced demand loss," meaning physical shortages limit consumpti...
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India's gold recycling is shifting towards more formal channels, but deep-rooted traditions still limit its size. While rising gold prices and greater awareness encourage selling, the potential to cut import needs and improve the current...
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Vedanta Ltd. is set to release its Q4 FY26 financial results on April 29th. Despite a strong prior quarter with significant profit and EBITDA growth, the stock has dipped nearly 5% in the last five sessions, raising investor concerns. Q3...
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Coal India reported a Q4 FY26 net profit of ₹10,839 crore, up 11.1%, largely due to retrospective accounting adjustments for coal levies. However, this gain masks a 12% drop in full-year profit to ₹31,094 crore. Production and sales volu...
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Iran offered to ease control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, in exchange for the U.S. ending military actions and lifting sanctions. The proposal, relayed via Pakistan, was rejected by U.S. officials like Secretary of...
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Gold and silver prices have steadied around $4,705 and $75.30 per ounce, caught between escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the restrictive stance of global central banks. While safe-haven demand supports bullion, elevated...
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Hindustan Zinc plans to add three new metals to its portfolio over the next five years, focusing significantly on rare earth elements like monazite. This strategic expansion supports India's aim to reduce dependence on China for critical...
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Coal India reported an 11% rise in net profit and a 6% revenue increase for Q4 FY25-26, proposing a Rs 5.25 per share final dividend. Despite beating analyst expectations, the stock closed down 0.77% on April 25, 2026, underperforming th...
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The mining and metals sector is struggling as stock prices fall, often due to companies losing control of their public narrative. Poor communication and ignoring local concerns damage investor confidence and make it harder to get funding...
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India's gold buying is changing. Investment demand now makes up 42% of total purchases in CY25, surpassing traditional jewelry demand, which has dropped below 60%. This shift is fueled by global uncertainty, steady high gold prices, and...
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The Indian government has issued firm assurances regarding the availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and fertilizers nationwide, aiming to ease public concern over potential supply disruptions. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma confi...
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Commodity markets displayed a sharp divergence on April 27, 2026. Oil prices extended significant gains as the Strait of Hormuz remained severely restricted due to ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, creating a substantial supply shock. Converse...
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China's industrial firms saw profits jump 15.8% in March, accelerating from previous months. The National Bureau of Statistics reported this surge was driven by rising producer prices, especially benefiting mining and metals. However, co...
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Big Bitcoin traders, known as 'whales,' have been buying heavily on Hyperliquid for two months, pushing prices from the mid-$60,000s towards $80,000. This buying comes as crypto futures rates have stayed negative for weeks, showing many...
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Coal India Ltd (CIL) has a 10-year plan to cut coal imports by 243 million tonnes (MT) by boosting domestic output to 1 billion tonnes (BT) by FY29. However, the plan faces major challenges: matching import logistics costs, improving dom...
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India is buying more oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela as Middle East supplies falter. This helps avoid shortages but risks price swings, import issues, and leaves India exposed due to low strategic reserves compared to China. Relying...
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Hindustan Zinc plans to double refined metal capacity by 2030 with major investments, buoyed by record profits. However, its growth strategy hinges on volatile silver prices, which significantly boost earnings. Talks of a potential demer...
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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) has lowered margin requirements for precious metal futures contracts, effective April 24, 2026. This move aims to reduce capital outlay for traders and enhance market liquidity, occurring despi...
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