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03 Sep

Guarseed futures prices upgrade on spot demand

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New Delhi: Guarseed prices rose by Rs 8 to Rs 5,203 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased their bets amid a firm trend in the spot market. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the price of guarseed contract for October delivery rose by Rs 8, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 5,203 per quintal in a business turnover of 46,225 lots. According to market sources, guarseed prices rose due to speculators increasing their bets, a firm trend in the spot market and lower supplies from producing regions.

02 Sep

Coal output upgrade 12% in April-August

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New Delhi: Coal production from captive and commercial mines across the country rose 11.88 percent year-on-year to 73.92 million tonnes (MT) during the April-August period of the current fiscal. Dry fuel production from captive and commercial mines was recorded at 66.07 million tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. "The cumulative figures up to August for FY 2025-26 show robust year-on-year growth, with production increasing by 11.88 percent and dispatch increasing by 9.12 percent over the corresponding period of the previous year," the coal ministry said in a statement. The increase in production reflects improved operational efficiency across…

01 Sep

NSDL share price rose after dividend record date announcement

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Shares of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) witnessed a surge on Monday, September 1, after the announcement of the record date for dividend payment for FY 2024-25. The stock was trading 2.41% higher at ₹1,267.95 per share at 10:53 am on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). NSDL dividend record date NSDL has fixed Friday, September 19, 2025 as the record date for payment of dividend of ₹2 per equity share of face value of ₹2. A dividend of ₹2 per equity share was recommended during the company's meeting held on May 23. If the dividend is approved during the Annual…

30 Aug

Ola Electric shares upgrade nearly 20% last week

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Shares of Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola Electric Mobility rose 5% to ₹57.50 on Friday, taking the weekly gain to nearly 20%. The shares touched their intraday high of ₹57.50 and lowest of ₹54.32. This rise comes after the company received PLI certification for its third generation scooters; profitability is expected to increase from the second quarter of FY 2026. The company's shares had hit their one-year high of ₹157.40 per share on August 20, 2024, while their 52-week low was ₹39.60 per share on July 14, 2025. Here are some of the key developments fuelling Ola Electric's bull run: PLI certification…

29 Aug

Gold futures upsurge: Rs 1,02,268 per 10 grams

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New Delhi: Gold futures on Friday rose by Rs 168 to Rs 1,02,268 per 10 grams on fresh buying by speculators amid strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 168, or 0.16 percent, to Rs 1,02,268 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 16,419 lots. Globally, Comex gold futures for December delivery in New York fell 0.20 percent to $3,410.09 an ounce.

28 Aug

Silver futures prices upgrade: Rs 1,16,420 per kg

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New Delhi: Silver prices rose by Rs 323 to Rs 1,16,420 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their bets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 323, or 0.28 percent, to Rs 1,16,420 per kg in a business turnover of 8,713 lots. Analysts said fresh bets by participants led to the rise in silver prices. Silver, however, was up 0.45 percent at $38.77 an ounce in New York.

27 Aug

NABARD to upgrade first ECB in FY26

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Mumbai: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is planning to raise its first external commercial borrowing in FY26, a top official said on Tuesday. NABARD Chairman Shaji KV told reporters here that the institution has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for such an issuance and is now preparing for it. "We have got the permission and have started working on it," Shaji said while speaking on the sidelines of the annual feedback event here. Shaji said the bank is keen to launch the issue in FY26 itself, though he did not mention any specific…

26 Aug

Vodafone Idea shares upsurge 8% on hopes of AGR relief

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Vodafone Idea shares jumped over 8% to ₹7.6 per share during intraday session on NSE on Monday, August 25. After closing with a 7% gain in the previous session on Friday, it closed 4.6% higher at ₹7.4 per share on the stock exchange. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has received an informal note from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) proposing several relief options for the debt-ridden telco (Vi), Livemint reported citing people familiar with the matter. Following this, the company's shares rose 10% in intraday trade on Friday. The stock's two-day gain was 16%. Vodafone Idea's AGR payment Vodafone Idea…

25 Aug

Crude oil futures upgrade on spot demand

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New Delhi: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 21 to Rs 5,593 per barrel in futures trade on Monday as traders increased their positions following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 21, or 0.38 percent, to Rs 5,593 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,667 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their positions. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.18 per cent higher at $63.84 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude rose 0.25 percent to $67.90 per barrel.

23 Aug

Zee Entertainment shares upgrade nearly 6% on heavy trading

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Zee Entertainment shares rose 5.93% to hit an all-time high of ₹124 on the BSE. On the National Stock Exchange, Zee Entertainment shares gained 5.98% on higher than usual trading volumes. Zee Entertainment shares traded on the National Stock Exchange more than doubled to over 1.25 crore shares as against an average daily turnover of 66 lakh shares. On the BSE, 11.09 lakh shares were traded in the last two weeks as against an average daily turnover of 2.97 lakh shares. The stock was among the top gainers in the Nifty 500 index. Meanwhile, Zee Entertainment has informed the exchanges…