Zinc prices decreased by 0.88% to close at Rs 367.5, reflecting apprehensions regarding the global economic outlook in light of persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Ongoing U.S. military activities in southern Iran, coupled with ambiguity regarding peace talks, have heightened market apprehension concerning inflationary pressures and their possible effects on industrial demand. However, Read More
Aluminium experienced an increase of 0.81%, concluding at Rs 368.9. This rise was underpinned by strong manufacturing activity in China and ongoing supply-side issues associated with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Robust Chinese macroeconomic indicators, highlighted by a manufacturing PMI increase to 52.2 in April—marking its most rapid expansion since December 2020—bolstered confidence in Read More
Copper prices rose by 0.07% to settle at Rs 1293.35, supported by constricting near-term supply dynamics as global smelters engage in a focused maintenance period during the second quarter. The seasonal disruption, coupled with declining inventories in essential exchanges, has provided fundamental backing to prices. Moreover, the restocking initiatives in China ahead of the Labor Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the session with a slight decline, decreasing by 0.04% to Rs 284.4, as market participants took profits following a period of supply-driven optimism. Prices had strengthened in response to South32’s announcement regarding the Mozal smelter in Mozambique, which is set to enter care and maintenance by March 2026 due to the absence Read More
