On Monday, metal stocks rose, driven by moderate valuations and an anti-dumping investigation on Vietnamese hot-rolled coil imports. The Nifty Metal Index gained 1.87%, and companies like National Aluminium and Hindalco saw significant increases. Analysts, however, remain cautious due to challenges from Chinese imports despite the recent valuation corrections.
Onion prices rise 20% in past two weeks as rains damage crop
Pune’s onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals.