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How freight volatility and geopolitical tensions are reshaping commodity markets
In this episode of BusinessLine’s Trending Commodities podcast, Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks with Soham Chokshi, Co-founder and CEO of Shipsy, about how freight volatility, geopolitical…
Lloyds Metals weighs bigger steel bet, eyes up to 8 mtpa at Maharashtra unit
Lloyds Metals has environmental clearance for a 4.5 mtpa steel plant at Konsari in Maharashtra but is studying a scale-up to as much as 8…
CAS to be beneficial for ETFs, index funds, says DSP MF's Gehlani
The passive fund could account for 30 per cent of the total mutual fund industry, said Anil Ghelani, Head of Passive Investments & Products, DSP…
Crude oil futures fall as diplomatic efforts ease West Asia supply concerns
Markets also tracked US petroleum data, with gasoline and distillate inventories declining despite a marginal rise in crude stockpiles.
Trump says the US doesn't need Canada; the economy says otherwise
Trump claims the US doesn't need Canada, but economic ties reveal a critical dependence on Canadian resources and trade.
'Achche din' keep wrecking common person's budget: Congress slams Modi government
The Congress party criticized the Modi government for increasing prices of essential goods. Onion prices have risen by fifty-nine percent, impacting household budgets significantly. Sugar…
Global economy in tug-of-war between oil shock and AI boom: IMF chief
The global economy has weathered the oil shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "better than feared" due to various factors, including…
AI pulls global economy out of oil shock, but it’s a tug-of-war, IMF chief says
IMF Chief highlights global economic tug-of-war between oil shocks and AI growth, with risks remaining tilted to the downside.
Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are rising? Check August 26, 2026 outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias, and while short-term news related fluctuations may occur, the long-term outlook is bullish, says…
Hindustan Zinc up 5% as Jefferies sees earnings boost on firm metal prices
Hindustan Zinc stock: Jefferies has raised the target price to ₹750 from ₹660 and retained a 'Buy' rating. The target implies an upside of 26…
California is running out of refineries – and running out of time
California is not proactively supporting the reanimating of the closed Valero Refinery in Benicia or the closed Phillips Refinery in Wilmington. In addition, California government…
Inflation puzzle: India's three main price gauges are diverging—RBI must read the signals right
The country's major indicators of inflation are showing varied inclines as they measure different sets of prices. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) must stay…