With fuel being the main input cost for the transport sector, rise in cost of operations is a given. The sector is unsure on the extent of being able to pass this on through rentals or to absorb it with higher volumes.
'Expenditure on gold jewellery in Kerala is the highest in the country.' 'But the robust demand has been affected by the floods.'
In the past month, wheat prices have increased 6.3% as production is expected to be 1.5% lower, in terms of crop acreage, than the earlier estimate
Since trading in virtual currencies is not illegal, they traded in cash or through barter in some instances.
In April and May, there were additions by RBI of 600 kg and 900 kg. RBI's total gold holding is now 561.9 tonnes.
'Aleris will bring in $3 billion of revenue. Novelis has $12 billion of revenues. If we add Hindalco's $6-billion revenue, then on a consolidated basis, we will become the world's largest aluminium company outside China.'
If more commodities which have seen a sharp rise in MSP are to be procured, such as pulses, oilseed and cereals, there could be a storage problem. Also, if state-owned Cotton Corporation of India joins in, this problem will aggravate.
Built in 1974, the building could fetch anywhere between Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 1,500 crore, based on current real estate prices
The brand image, however, may not tarish further as it will have already taken the beating due to consistent injury
According to industry experts, companies in sectors such as consumer durables (fans, air-conditioners), power cables and the electrical industry will be hit, given that they are big users of copper.
Petrol and diesel are among the 90-plus commodities that have been approved by the government for derivatives trading
Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.
India's gold holding in forex reserves rose to 560.3 tonnes by the end of March 2018.
Geopolitical climate and equity markets as supportive for gold's role as a risk hedge.
Cascading effect of rising raw materials will result in inflation, high rates, slow capex
Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.
Despite various challenges, the past year was a good one, says Bruce Cleaver, chief executive officer of the De Beers Group, the global corporation that has been the leading one in all aspects of the diamond trade for over a century.
Sugar prices in October were Rs 36-37 a kg, from where they fell by Rs 8-9 per kg.
Gold prices this year are higher than last year, and the goods and services tax is an additional burden for consumers
'As an investor, I either have to exit my investments in the next three months or use dark pools or cash to transact. For a normal investor, it will be almost impossible to transact in bitcoin and other digital currencies.'
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