A second trade investigation launched by the U.S. into alleged forced labour practices across 60 economies, including India and China, is expected to place particular scrutiny on Beijing amid allegations of forced labour in the Xinjiang region, think tank GTRI said on Sunday (March 15, 2026). India’s exports of solar panels, electronics, and garments to…
When India’s first LPG cylinders rolled into Pune households seventy years ago, many saw them as exotic objects. Burmah Shell, which was to become BPCL later, was the supplier. The large metal canisters that created a cool, blue flame seemed like a luxury in a country dependent largely on firewood and crop residues for its…
Gold and silver prices in India have remained volatile in recent weeks, reflecting the interplay of global macroeconomic signals and geopolitical tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April futures had earlier opened 0.6 per cent lower at ₹1,60,651 per 10 gm compared with its previous close of ₹1,61,634, while silver for May…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE), which has announced introduction of Gold 10 grams Futures contracts in Commodity Derivatives Segment, has said that it would be available for trading in Commodity Derivatives segment with effect from March 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: hallojulie The National Stock Exchange (NSE), which has announced introduction of Gold 10 grams…
The story so far: As the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz exposed the vulnerability of India’s supply chain for cooking gas, the majority of which is imported, the Union government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. While long-term steps are needed to diversify and reduce reliance on global suppliers and expand strategic reserves, the…
Old structure of Share market Bombay Stock Exchange Building. | Photo Credit: Mikhail Davidovich Benchmark indices dipped 2% due to a sustained increase in crude oil prices on Friday (March 13, 2026). Both Nifty and Sensex declined about 2% to close at 23,151.10 and 74,563.92, respectively. Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping…
The growing trade deficit of India, which recently touched $34.68 billion due to a sharp increase in gold imports, has again brought an old challenge into focus. While monthly trade data often triggers reactive policy debate, the issue lies not in the import surge but in the structure of consumption, savings, and exports in India….
Global liquefied natural gas price volatility caused by the Middle East crisis is “very short-term”, Mike Sabel, chief executive officer with Venture Global, told the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo. Some 20% of global LNG supply is now offline with QatarEnergy LNG facilities shut amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which…
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: AP The resumption of some flights from Dubai has allowed gold flows from this major global trading hub to partially resume this week, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday (March 13, 2026). Deliveries of physical gold to and from Dubai — a…
For SY2026, the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane has been increased by ₹15 to ₹355 per quintal for a basic recovery rate of 10.25%. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Integrated sugar mills are likely to see moderate revenue growth of 5-8% in FY26, driven by improved sugarcane availability and stable sugar prices, a…
