Commodity Prices News
Q4 earnings watch: When rising input costs came to bite again
The latest edition of Mint's Q4FY25 earnings series shows how raw material costs have re-emerged as a pain point. However, commodity headwinds varied across sectors, with some industries breathing a sigh of relief.
2 min read4 May 2025Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Gold prices rise over 100% in five years. Is it the right time to buy gold or silver?
Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Gold prices have risen from ₹47,677 per 10 grams in April 2020 to ₹95,592 in April 2025 — a jump of more than 100%. The latest annual return stands at 31.44%, highlighting the yellow metal’s resilience amid global uncertainty.
3 min read30 Apr 2025Gold rate today: MCX gold price falls below ₹96,000 per 10 grams, silver price down 0.5%
Gold rate today: MCX gold rate for June contract opened lower by ₹840 or 0.86% at ₹96,500 per 10 grams as against previous close of ₹97,350. The yellow metal dropped by ₹1,883 to hit an intraday low of ₹95,457 per 10 grams.
2 min read23 Apr 2025Gold rate today: Yellow metal hits new high, climbs 95K peak on MCX; silver rate today up 2%
Gold prices scaled a record peak as a weaker dollar, escalating trade fuelled safe-haven demand. Spot gold rose 1.9% to $3,287.79 an ounce. It hit an all-time high of $3,294.99 per ounce earlier in the session. US gold futures gained nearly 2% to $3,304.20.
1 min read16 Apr 2025Gold rate today: Yellow metal jumps on safe-haven demand amid US-China trade tensions; Spot gold up over $400 in 2025
Gold rate today: Gold prices have risen more than $400 in 2025 and hit a record high of $3,167.57 on April 3, owing to strong safe-haven demand and central bank buying.
1 min read10 Apr 2025Gold prices surge to record high of $3,128 on tariff uncertainty; can hit $3,500 by 2025-end
Gold prices reached a record high of USD 3,128.06 per ounce amid tariff concerns and economic uncertainty. Investor sentiment is shifting towards safe-haven assets like gold due to fears of a recession and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts.
3 min read31 Mar 2025Gold rate today: Yellow metal falls below ₹86,000 per 10 grams; silver price slips below ₹98,000 on MCX
Gold rate today: International gold prices fell, but were on track for a weekly rise as uncertainty around the US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans firmed demand for bullion.
2 min read7 Mar 2025Cocoa tops 2024 charts: Outperforms Bitcoin with a 180% rally
Cocoa prices recently soared to a historic peak of over $12,900 per tonne, registering an extraordinary rally of 180% in 2024. This milestone has crowned cocoa as the best-performing commodity of the year, delivering superior returns compared to Bitcoin.
2 min read24 Dec 2024Outlook 2025: From gold’s bullish trends to silver’s industrial boom: Jigar Trivedi’s take on commodity markets
Outlook 2025: Silver is poised to outperform gold in 2025 due to its dual role as a precious and industrial metal. The Gold-Silver ratio is likely to tighten as silver benefits from robust industrial usage, said Jigar Trivedi of Reliance Securities.
4 min read24 Dec 2024Gold & Silver Outlook: After a record-breaking year, will precious metals retain shine in 2025? What analysts say
In 2024, gold and silver reached historic highs, driven by global instability and rising demand. Gold peaked at ₹79,775 per 10 grams, while silver hit ₹1 lakh per kg. Experts predict continued growth in 2025, supported by geopolitical tensions and central bank purchases.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared