India’s kharif planting has rebounded impressively following beneficial rainfall in July. Farmers are keen to recover from the setbacks of a parched June, showcasing an optimistic shift. The sowing of crucial crops like pulses and oilseeds is on track across the nation. Nevertheless, some crops still have acreage that is less than last year’s. This revitalization raises expectations for alleviating food price concerns, provided the good rains continue.
Gold hovers near early-June high on lower bond yields
Gold prices soared close to a two-month peak on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury announced bolstered liquidity measures. With yields falling and the dollar weakening,
August 20, 2026