Home-Cooked Thalis Cost More: Non-Veg Up 9%, Veg Up 4%
Home cooking costs surged in July. Vegetarian thalis rose 4% and non-vegetarian thalis jumped 9% year-on-year due to rising onion, oil, gas, and chicken prices.
Bhopal Gold Prices Surge ₹160 Amid Global Market Shifts
Bhopal witnesses a ₹160 rise in gold prices on Aug 7, 2026. 24-carat gold reaches ₹1,49,810/10g, influenced by global bullion market dynamics.
Indian Stocks Dip as Crude Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Indian equity markets, including Sensex and Nifty, fell on August 7, 2026, due to a sharp rise in crude oil prices and escalating West Asian geopolitical tensions.
US Dominates India’s LPG Imports at 67%, Minister Puri Confirms
US now supplies 67% of India’s LPG imports, a significant surge from 10%, confirms Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as India diversifies energy sources.
India Rejects US Ethanol Imports: Domestic Policy Drives Fuel Blending
India confirms no commitment to US ethanol imports for fuel blending, emphasizing its domestic policy governs the Ethanol Blended with Petrol Programme.
Steel Profitability to Hold Strong: Crisil Forecasts Rs 11,000/T Profit
Crisil Ratings predicts primary steelmakers will maintain Rs 10,500-11,000/T operating profit in FY27, driven by strong demand and steel prices despite rising input costs.
Asian Markets Mixed as Crude Surges; US Jobs Data Eyed
Asian stocks show mixed results amid rising Brent crude prices ($83+). Investors await key US jobs report for market direction.
Coal India Ventures into Iron Ore with Odisha Block Acquisition
Coal India Limited secures Gadadharpur iron ore block in Odisha, marking a strategic diversification into the iron ore sector with significant resource potential.
Gold Prices Surge to 7-Week High on Weak Dollar & Yields
Gold hits a seven-week peak driven by a weaker dollar, falling Treasury yields, and anticipated softer Fed rate hikes amid easing inflation and geopolitical concerns.
Gold, Silver Prices Dip on Profit-Booking, Stronger Dollar
Gold and silver futures reversed earlier gains on August 6 due to profit-booking and a strengthening US dollar, impacting precious metal prices.
Lockheed Martin Boosts US Supply Chains for Critical Minerals
Lockheed Martin is strengthening US defense by sourcing critical minerals like scandium and germanium from North American suppliers, reducing reliance on China.
India Fuel Demand Rises 3% in July: Petrol & LPG Lead Growth
India’s fuel consumption surged nearly 3% in July 2026 to 19.92 million tonnes, driven by strong demand for petrol and LPG. Diesel consumption declined.
Brent Crude Surges 4% on Iran Strait of Hormuz Proposal & Yemen Clashes
Brent crude prices jumped 4% as Iran proposed restricting Strait of Hormuz transit and Yemen clashes escalated regional tensions. Learn more about the market impact.
Cummins India Q1 Revenue Beats Estimates on Strong Domestic Demand
Cummins India surpasses Q1 2026 revenue estimates, driven by robust domestic demand in power generation, distribution, and rail. Stock dips on margin concerns.
Gold ETFs Attract $3B In July, Europe Leads Rebound
Global physically backed gold ETFs saw a $3 billion inflow in July, reversing outflows. Europe led the demand, driven by tech sector volatility and bargain hunting.
Groww: India’s Top Margin-Efficient Commodity Trading Platform
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HDFC Nifty Metal ETF NAV Rises 1.72% – Investment Update
HDFC Nifty Metal ETF-Growth fund’s NAV surged 1.72% to 132.4958 on August 5, 2026. Managed by Arun Agarwal & Abhishek Mor, it tracks the NIFTY Metal Total Return Index.
US Oil Output Hits Record High Amid Rig Count Drop
Despite a 40% drop in active rigs, US crude oil production nears a record 14 million barrels per day, driven by efficiency and tech advancements.
Gold Prices Rise on US-Iran Peace Hopes; Silver Dips
Gold prices edged up on August 6, 2026, fueled by US-Iran peace deal optimism. Silver prices declined in major Indian cities. Crude oil markets showed mixed movements.
Brent Crude Dips Below $79 on Iran-Oman Shipping Deal
Brent crude falls near $79, WTI at $75, marking an 11% weekly drop. An Iran-Oman shipping route agreement through the Strait of Hormuz is a key factor.
Asian Markets Dip on US-Iran Talks; India Eyes Earnings
Asian markets, including Japan’s Nikkei, fell Thursday amid US-Iran talks. India gears up for Q1 FY27 earnings and active IPOs.
Oil Tanker Explosions Reported in Strait of Hormuz
Oil tanker hit by two explosions in Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO confirms incident; crew and vessel safe, no environmental damage. Geopolitical tensions rise.
Fuel Prices Steady August 6: Brent Crude Near $80
Petrol and diesel prices remain stable on August 6, influenced by Brent crude hovering near $80/barrel amid US, Iran, and Oman shipping talks.
SECI Seeks CO₂ Suppliers for India’s Green Urea & Methanol Projects
SECI is actively seeking carbon dioxide suppliers for its ambitious green urea and methanol projects, aiming to boost India’s renewable fuel production and green chemical initiatives.
Gold Price Forecast: 6-8% Dip Before $5,500 Rally (MOFSL)
Motilal Oswal predicts a 6-8% gold correction before a rally to $5,500+ in 12-15 months. Learn their staggered accumulation strategy and domestic targets.
India Commodity Trading: Top Apps for Market Analysis
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Indian Stocks Mixed: RBI Holds Rates, Services PMI Slips
Indian equities trade mixed as RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25%. Services PMI shows slowest growth in over 4 years in July, impacting market sentiment.
Top Commodity Trading Apps India: Gold, Silver, Energy
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Multi-Asset Funds Surge: Outperform Nifty 50, Diversify Your Portfolio
Discover why multi-asset funds are booming, outperforming the Nifty 50. Learn about diversification, active management, and tax implications for smarter investing.
Wall Street Hits Record Highs: Hormuz Deal Hopes, Strong Earnings Fuel Rally
Wall Street indices like S&P 500 and Dow Jones reach new all-time highs, driven by optimism for a Strait of Hormuz deal and strong corporate earnings.