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New Delhi, Copper futures prices rose 0.11 percent to Rs 904 per kg on Monday due to increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 1 or 0.11 percent to Rs 904 per kg in a business turnover of 1,703 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

Vodafone Idea shares jumped nearly 13%, the biggest jump in a day since April 1. It reached an intraday high of ₹ 7.45 per share. There are reports that the central government is looking for an investor who is willing to invest about ₹ 8,800 crore in this debt-ridden telecom company. The Economic Times quoted sources related to the matter as saying that the central government will invest about $ 1 billion (₹ 8,800 crore) to help the telecom company by buying 12-13% stake in Vodafone Idea. The report further said that promoter Aditya Birla Group (ABG) and UK's Vodafone will have the option to sell their stake, as the government wants to stay invested for some more time. Currently, the government holds a 48.99% stake in the debt-ridden company, which has converted some of its past ...

New Delhi: Guar gum prices rose by Rs 14 to Rs 9,393 per quintal in futures trade on Thursday as speculators increased their deal size amid strong spot demand. At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, the price of guar gum contract for October delivery rose by Rs 14, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 9,393 per quintal in a business turnover of 39,395 lots. Analysts said that tracking the strong spot market trend, traders increased their deal size, leading to a rise in guar gum prices.

New Delhi: Cottonseed oil cake prices rose by Rs 3 to Rs 2,962 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators created fresh positions amid rising demand. At the NCDEX, cottonseed oil cake contracts for December delivery rose by Rs 3, or 0.10 per cent, to Rs 2,962 per quintal with a turnover of 3,280 lots. Market sources said cottonseed oil cake prices rose mainly as traders increased their positions amid rising demand for animal feed.

New Delhi: Coriander prices rose by Rs 14 to Rs 7,682 per quintal in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators increased the size of their deals following a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, the price of coriander contract for September delivery rose by Rs 14, or 0.18 percent, to Rs 7,682 per quintal with a turnover of 9,380 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose due to a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions.

New Delhi: Zinc prices on Monday rose by Rs 1.95 to Rs 273.25 per kg in futures trade amid a rise in spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of zinc contract for September delivery rose by Rs 1.95, or 0.72 per cent, to Rs 273.25 per kg in a business turnover of 3,446 lots. Zinc prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deal sizes following a rise in demand from consumer industries, market sources said.

Ather Energy Share Price: Shares of Ather Energy were trading with impressive gains on Friday, August 29. The stock jumped 6.7% during the day's trade to hit a record high of ₹459 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock was last trading at ₹454.1 per share, up 5.56%. In the last five trading sessions, Ather Energy shares have gained over 5%, while in the last 30 days, they have gained over 30% (till the afternoon session on Friday, August 29, 2025). In a period of six months, the stock has gained nearly 49%. The market capitalisation of the company is ₹16,891.05 crore. Ather Energy and other auto stocks are in the news amid expectations of a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on automobiles to 18% from the current 28% slab. Analysts believe th...

New Delhi, 45 out of 50 cities recorded a rise in property prices during the first quarter of 2025-26, according to data released by the National Housing Bank (NHB). "Out of the 50 cities covered, 5 cities recorded a decline in property prices on an annual basis. Howrah recorded the highest decline of 6.1 per cent, followed by Kochi (5.5 per cent) and Thiruvananthapuram (4.8 per cent)," said the latest residential housing price index NHB Residex released on Thursday. The housing price index (HPI) of 50 cities, based on assessed values ​​of properties collected from banks and housing finance companies, recorded an annual growth of 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of the current financial year, as against 6.6 per cent a year ago. It said property prices in seven key primary re...

New Delhi: Copper futures prices rose marginally to Rs 884.95 per kg on Thursday due to increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for September delivery rose marginally by 5 paise or 0.01 per cent to Rs 884.95 per kg in a business turnover of 6,626 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

BLS International Share Price: Shares of BLS International Services rose 6.52% to Rs 392.85 per share on the NSE in morning trade on Tuesday, August 26. The company has received orders worth over Rs 2,000 crore. In its filing to the stock exchanges on Monday, August 25, the company said it has received a work order of about Rs 2055.35 crore (inclusive of all duties and taxes) from the New Delhi-based Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Government of India, for providing services as a “Service Provider for setting up and operating District Level Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK)”. BLS International Q1 FY26 Results BLS International Services reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 180.97 crore during the June quarter (Q1 FY26) as compared to a year ago, up 49.83%. BLS Int...