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India is in advanced talks to remove the 11% cotton import duty. Spinning mills would benefit from lower costs. Domestic farmers, however, face potential margin pressure. Decision expected soon.
PE funds pour hundreds of millions into Kerala hospitals, targeting mid-sized facilities for consolidation. Cost fears rise as returns rely on higher procedural volumes and tariffs.
Oil India's new gas zone in Rajasthan's Dandewala field flows 25,000 scmd. The low-CO2 discovery validates its exploration strategy and opens the Jaisalmer basin for further drilling.
Exxon CEO Darren Woods warns Middle East supply disruption will keep oil prices elevated through 2027. Alpha Score 54/100 for XOM. Watchlist implications for integrated producers.
Republicans' long-term inflation views have doubled since February 2025. Fed Governor Waller says he would support rate hikes if expectations unanchor. The next CPI print will decide the path.
SCCO's Alpha Score of 64/100 reflects strong assets alongside elevated valuation risk. A copper price reversal would compress the multiple. LME inventory trends are the next catalyst.
Exxon's Q1 GAAP earnings fell to $4.2B on $3.9B in derivative timing effects. The non-cash drag is expected to reverse, making the cash flow statement the next key data point.
India's excise cuts and absorption strategy kept petrol/diesel hikes minimal despite the West Asia crude surge. The next pressure point is OMC margins and fiscal space if Brent sustains above $90.
IndianOil reports petrol sales up 14% and diesel up 18% in May 1-22, calling local fuel outages 'highly localised'. The real test comes when harvest season demand subsides.
Crisil forecasts 13-15% volume drop to 620-640 tonne as 15% duty and record prices curb demand. Revenue up 20-25% on higher realisations. Credit stable. Watch for price swings, policy risk.
FMG shares have fallen 2.9% since the start of 2025. The question is whether the pullback reflects temporary headwinds or a structural shift. Production data and China demand are the next catalysts.
Third May hike raises petrol ₹0.87, diesel ₹0.91 per litre in Indian metros. Under-recoveries persist as Middle East supply risks keep crude elevated. Fourth hike possible before June 1.
Delhi CNG rises Re 1/kg for third time in 10 days. Strait of Hormuz risk drives crude and domestic gas costs higher, squeezing distributors and fleet operators. Next hike probable if crude holds.
Petrol and diesel prices in India rose for the third time in May. Despite the hikes, BPCL chairman says the refiner still loses ₹25–30 per litre on diesel. More increases likely.
Indian OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹4.8/litre cumulatively since May 15. The third hike in eight days pushes Delhi petrol to ₹99.51. Margin recovery and inflation risks are now in focus.
TEN released its Q1 2026 slide deck. With an Alpha Score 76 Strong, the deck offers clues on tanker demand, rates, and fleet positioning. Key for energy shipping investors.
The Japanese chemical giant's quarterly slide deck lands as Asian demand and feedstock costs pressure spreads across segments. The earnings call Q&A will set the near-term tone for MITUY.
The NovaGold Resources slide deck released May 22 covers Donlin Gold progress and funding assumptions. NG stock at $7.72 remains binary on permitting milestones.
Crude falls on Iran nuclear progress pushes nine S&P 500 sectors into green. The intraday fade suggests tactical relief, not a broad shift.
Hindalco's India business posted record revenue and profit in Q4. Novelis faces headwinds; plant restarts remain on track. The next catalyst is the first-quarter update.
Seabridge Gold's May 22 call tests the KSM timeline. The 88% discount to asset value remains the core tension for SA holders.
TD Asset Management warns equity markets ignore structural oil risks. Geopolitical friction and underinvestment set up a potential repricing in energy exposure. Next catalyst: OPEC+ decisions.
Crude oil rose to $96.85 despite the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index hitting a record low of 44.8. Supply fears and global risk appetite supported the bid. Watch EIA inventory data next.
Q1 2026 results from IMPACT Silver Corp. (IPT:CA) offer cues on cost inflation and production. Traders must weigh these against the silver price outlook.
Spot gold at $4,521.16 enters a consolidation phase after a multi-week rally. The test now: will dip buyers defend the uptrend or let profit-taking unwind the structural bull case? Next catalyst is inflation data.
Record-low US consumer sentiment signals demand weakness for crude and metals. Indian IT exporters face spending cuts. Next tests: ISM services PMI and Fed Beige Book.
Hormuz disruption, weak demand, and tight inventories set up an asymmetric risk for oil markets. Next catalyst: EIA data and Chinese refinery throughput.
Capital Limited's May 20 AGM transcript is out. Focus on contract renewals, debt levels, and West Africa guidance for mining services revenue – the signals that will drive the stock next.
Origin Agritech's fiscal first-half results arrive amid heightened focus on China's seed self-sufficiency. The call details will shape near-term sentiment for SEED.
Coeur Mining terminates Tim option. SNAG retains full ownership but loses partner. Shares at C$0.25; Haldane drilling and Veronica survey are next catalysts.