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December 20, 2024 4:58 PM

Indian stock markets decline over 1.4% amid global selloff

The Indian stock market faced a sharp decline on Friday, shedding over 1,000 points, following indications from the US Federal Reserve of a cautious approach to interest rate cuts.     Major selling was observed in Nifty’s realty and PSU bank ...

December 20, 2024 3:01 PM

How a hedge fund exodus reshaped global cocoa markets 

Behind a record surge in cocoa prices this year, a corner of financial markets that drives the cost of chocolate underwent a seismic shift: the hedge funds that oiled its workings headed for the exit.   Confectionery prices, from candy bars to hot...

December 20, 2024 9:58 AM

Indian share market opens flat, Nifty above 23,900

The Indian stock market opened flat on Friday as the hawkish stance from the US Fed began to fade away. Buying was seen in auto, media and energy sectors in Nifty. The negative market reaction to the recent US Fed comments was not seen for long term...

December 19, 2024 4:44 PM

India’s coal imports decline amid surge in domestic production

India’s coal imports dropped by 3.1% during the April-October period of FY 2024-25, falling to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) from 154.17 MT in the same period last year, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Coal on Thursday. The non-r...

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