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Steel demand roars, consumption jumps 9%

05-06-2026

India’s steel industry continued its growth momentum in May 2026, with crude steel production rising 2.9% year-on-year to 14.21 million tonnes, driven by strong demand from infrastructure, construction and manufacturing sectors.

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Govt targets edible oil pack confusion with new norms

05-06-2026

The government is preparing to introduce norms for standardising edible oil pack sizes, a move that industry leaders believe will improve consumer transparency, simplify price comparisons and create a level playing field for manufacturers.

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Crude futures snap rally, drop 2% on diplomatic progress

05-06-2026

Crude oil prices fell nearly 2% in futures trade on Thursday, snapping a three-session rally as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on market sentiment.

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BIS plans silver hallmarking, assesses readiness

05-06-2026

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is studying the regulatory and infrastructure requirements before making silver hallmarking mandatory across the country, a senior official said on Thursday.

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Sugar prices trail costs, mills seek better realisation

05-06-2026

India's sugar industry has room for better price realisation as current ex-mill sugar prices remain below production costs in key producing states, according to the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA).

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Wheat slips on higher arrivals, maize steady

05-06-2026

Wheat prices declined in Indore on Thursday as higher arrivals increased market supplies, while rice and maize prices remained largely steady across key agricultural markets, traders said.

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