Zinc prices concluded the session on an upward trajectory, increasing by 0.79% to reach Rs 323.85. This rise was primarily driven by constrained supply dynamics and persistent apprehensions regarding mine disruptions and delays. Despite a 7.04% increase in inventories within warehouses tracked by the Shanghai Futures Exchange since last Friday, persistent concerns regarding overall supply Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a modest increase in the previous session, closing 0.11% higher at Rs 330.6, bolstered by rising supply concerns associated with intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Production disruptions have contributed to a bullish sentiment, as Qatalum and Aluminium Bahrain announced force majeure on shipments, heightening concerns over a tighter global supply. Read More
Zinc prices concluded the trading session with a modest increase, rising by 0.28% to reach Rs 327.85, primarily bolstered by constrained supply dynamics and apprehensions regarding potential mine disruptions. Reduced inventories and disruptions in production have persisted in supporting the market, contributing to the stability of prices. Nonetheless, the increases were constrained as a robust Read More
Zinc declined by 0.47% to close at Rs 326.95, influenced by a stronger dollar and ongoing apprehensions regarding China’s demand prospects. As markets in China resumed operations following the holidays, traders looked forward to potential restocking activities; however, the prevailing sentiment was one of caution due to a backdrop of mixed economic indicators. Weak data Read More
Aluminium increased by 1.07% to close at Rs 313.15, buoyed by enhanced sentiment following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which has fostered optimism for a more lenient trade approach. Investors continue to assess the overarching trajectory of U.S. tariff policy, as trading activity in China has increased subsequent to Read More
Copper increased by 0.15% to close at Rs 1199.1, buoyed by a resurgence in buying interest as traders in mainland China resumed activities following the extended Lunar New Year holiday. Nonetheless, gains were limited due to renewed trade uncertainty following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate President Trump’s emergency tariffs, which led him to Read More
Zinc experienced a modest increase, closing 0.21% higher at Rs 327, bolstered by ongoing supply concerns despite the mixed signals regarding broader demand. The combination of constrained inventories and intermittent mining interruptions in China provided a foundation of support. A mine in southwest China halted production earlier this month, while a lead-zinc operation in central Read More
Copper increased by 0.68% to close at Rs 1,168.15, as investors capitalized on the dip amid thin trading conditions. Nonetheless, the overall supply landscape continues to appear adequate. Inventories in London Metal Exchange warehouses have experienced an uninterrupted increase for 26 consecutive sessions, reaching an 11-month peak. Additionally, the total stockpiles across Shanghai, London, and Read More
Aluminium declined by 0.67% to close at Rs 306.2, influenced by apprehensions regarding decelerating global growth following the IMF’s caution that subdued domestic demand and a tenuous global environment present risks, especially for China. While China achieved its 5% growth target in 2025, ongoing deflationary pressures and a more severe property downturn than anticipated cast Read More
Aluminium experienced a decline of 1.27%, closing at Rs 303.8, following reports suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump might reduce specific tariffs on steel and aluminium products. The news impacted sentiment, although losses were mitigated by supply-side concerns. South32 has announced that its Mozal smelter in Mozambique will enter a phase of care and maintenance, Read More
Zinc declined by 0.76%, finishing at Rs 321.15, as it mirrored a wider market downturn, with Chinese traders withdrawing in observance of the Lunar New Year holiday. Sentiment was further dampened by increasing inventories, as stocks in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses surged by 23.1% week-on-week. Demand has weakened following the completion of pre-holiday restocking by Read More
Copper increased by 0.27% to close at Rs 1,209.5, buoyed by positive sentiment regarding global manufacturing, the transition to green energy, and demand growth driven by artificial intelligence. The persistent supply constraints at significant mining operations have also provided support. Nevertheless, the increases were constrained by a prevailing risk-averse sentiment in international markets and subdued Read More
Aluminium prices declined by 1.96%, closing at Rs 307.7, as traders took the opportunity to secure profits in response to mixed economic indicators from the U.S., where robust non-farm payroll figures were counterbalanced by weaker jobless claims data. Nonetheless, losses were constrained by the prevailing tightening of supply conditions. South32 Ltd. has announced its intention Read More
Zinc concluded the trading session with a 0.98% increase, reaching Rs 328.95, bolstered by anticipated short-term supply disruptions and favorable demand outlooks. As the Lunar New Year draws near, a zinc mine located in Southwest China has halted operations in early February, with a projected resumption in March. This suspension is expected to lead to Read More
Copper experienced a decline of 1.28%, closing at Rs 1,233.65, influenced by increasing exchange inventories and lackluster trading activity in anticipation of China’s Lunar New Year holiday. LME warehouse stocks increased to 189,100 tons, marking the highest level since May, driven by new deliveries in Taiwan and the U.S. Meanwhile, Shanghai Futures Exchange inventories surged Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a modest increase, closing up 0.19% at Rs 312.8, bolstered by constricting global supply dynamics and a positive shift in demand sentiment. Production disruptions at key smelters in Iceland, Mozambique, and Australia have reinforced supply concerns, while early signs of economic stabilization in China have improved investor confidence. Goldman Sachs has adopted Read More
Zinc prices experienced an upward movement, concluding with a gain of 1.69% at Rs 325.65, as market participants concentrated on imminent supply disruptions and the potential for reduced availability in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year. Numerous mines in China have declared temporary production halts for the holiday season, with facilities in the southwest Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline, closing down 1.33% at Rs 1,228, as increasing supply pressures negatively impacted market sentiment. The decline was primarily influenced by events in China, the globe’s foremost consumer, where refined copper production is anticipated to increase by approximately 5% this year following a significant 10% rise the previous year. In a Read More
Zinc concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.77%, settling at Rs 321.7, influenced by a combination of increased production in China and the strengthening of the dollar, which exerted downward pressure on the market. In December 2025, China’s refined zinc production reached an unprecedented 675,000 tons, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.1%. This Read More
Aluminium prices exhibited an upward movement, concluding with a gain of 1.01% at Rs 314.85, bolstered by favorable macroeconomic indicators from China and constricting global supply dynamics. In January 2026, China’s manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3, marking the most rapid expansion in three months. This growth was propelled by enhanced output and new orders, notably Read More
