Rally in industrial metals pushes household goods prices

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Industrial metals including copper, aluminium and nickel have surged sharply, due to tightening supply and robust demand. Aluminium climbed past $3,000 a tonne mark for the first time in over three years, while copper traded near all-time highs surging beyond $12,000 per tonne mark.

2 key interventions to improve access to export credit, strengthen MSMEs: Industry

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The industry has hailed two key interventions under the 'Niryat Protsahan' sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports by providing affordable and easier access to trade finance, saying this will lower the cost of exporting, expand access to finance, diversify export markets and strengthen India’s export brand.