China speeds up sulphur futures plan as Iran conflict triggers price volatility

China is accelerating plans to launch its first sulphur futures contracts this year as the Iran conflict has intensified price volatility, reinforcing the need for a hedging tool and greater pricing power in the global sulphur trade, sources told news agency Reuters. China is accelerating plans to launch its first sulphur futures contracts this year…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver likely to continue being under pressure on global uncertainties; international prices decline

Gold Rate Today: Indian households rush to cash out old jewellery Indian households are increasingly cashing in on old jewellery as concerns grow that gold prices may have already reached their peak. According to data from the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), consumers sold nearly 50 tonnes of old gold during the April-June quarter,…

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IIFCL plans $1 billion overseas loan, also eyes $400 million ADB funding to back infrastructure push

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is planning to raise $1 billion from overseas investors in what could become its largest foreign-currency loan, while also holding talks with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a separate $400 million loan, a senior company executive told Reuters. State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is planning…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to fall? Key levels to watch out for June 29, 2026 week

Overall, the technical outlook remains bearish to neutral. As long as prices trade below the 20-day moving average, rallies are likely to face selling pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may find support in the Rs 142,800–143,200 band. They are trading with a bearish bias in the near-term, says Manav Modi, Senior…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for June 29-July 3 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: TVS Motor Company, and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre are the top stock recommendations by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for the June 29-July 3, 2026 week. The analyst has also shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty: Stock recommendations: TVS…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens in green; Nifty50 above 24,050 on US-Iran conflict uncertainties; crude oil edges up

Sensex Today Live: Cautious start expected “Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat-to-cautiously positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 24,100, down by 5 points. Asian markets were mixed in early trade as investors assessed month-end portfolio rebalancing flows while closely monitoring developments surrounding the reported US-Iran ceasefire and upcoming diplomatic discussions….

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Asian stocks today: Markets stay cautious as Middle East tensions, Fed rate worries keep investors on edge

Japan’s Nikkei slipped 1% and South Korea’s Kospi fell nearly 2%, pulling MSCI’s broadest Asia-Pacific share index down 0.4%. Futures pointed to a firmer opening for Wall Street, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rising 0.4%, while European futures gained 0.2%. Asian equities traded cautiously on Monday as lingering uncertainty over the Middle East ceasefire…

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Adani case: New York judge’s query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyer

NY judge’s query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyer in Adani case (Image credit: AP) NEW YORK: A US federal judge’s decision to seek a fuller explanation from prosecutors before approving the dismissal of criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani is a procedural requirement and does not signal that…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 29, 2026 week – check list

Which are the top stocks investors can look to buy today? Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk shares recommendations: (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Gokaldas Exports, and Reliance Industries (RIL) are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has chosen as ‘buy’ recommendations for the week starting June 29, 2026. Stock Name…

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Payment delay puts working capital stress on MSMEs

MUMBAI: Delayed payments are putting working capital stress on MSMEs, with average overdue receivables beyond 360 days at around Rs 3.8 crore per firm and a national invoice payment cycle of 73 days, even as 82.6% of invoices are issued with credit periods of 0 to 30 days, a report noted. The Indian SME Receivables…

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