Futures Contract

Nifty futures fall on trading error

The BSE Sensex and Nifty provisionally ended down 0.8 percent on Friday, dragged down by a drop in Nifty futures in the afternoon session that traders attributed to a trading error.

Gold rises but gains may be capped on doubling of import duty

Gold added $9.35 to trade at $1,662.84 an ounce after posting a 3 percent fall last week in its second-biggest weekly decline this year, on fading expectations of more monetary easing in the United States.

Gold holds ground at $1,710; dollar strength weighs

Spot gold lost nearly 4 percent last week, after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke disappointed the market by omitting any reference to further monetary easing in a congressional testimony.

Why you should have a portion of your portfolio in gold

A distinct allocation to gold within a portfolio including alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate and commodities, can preserve capital and reduce risk without diminishing long-term returns.

UPA gives in, drops commodity trade clause from banking bill

The government today confirmed that it will drop the controversial clause, which allowed banks to trade in commodity futures, from the banking bill pending in parliament

Rangarajan panel proposes sweeping changes in oil and gas contracts

The Prime Minister-appointed Rangarajan Committee may this week suggest sweeping changes in future oil and gas contracts by asking explorers to bid for a percentage of output they would share with the government.

Silver's fall from grace: High global exposure did it in

Spot silver's fall was really sharp. Its widespread industrial use means that due to the bullion's high exposure, it's far more vulnerable to worries of economic growth than gold.

Gold, bonds keep investors interested, Re follows stocks

Gold edged up more than half a percent. Bond yields improved. But as Indian shares joined the global rout, rupee reeled towards its lowest level, sparking off outflow worries.<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Investors watch out! Cash is your best hedge right now

Investors will by now have realized that investing in equity is not a hedge against inflation (rising inflation has actually hit equities hard in India over the last four years). Equity investing is based on much more complex fundamentals rather than positioning against rising prices in an economy.

Need to relook at futures trading: Govt

"Future trade in all items, including food items, is one matter that needs to be discussed indepth. We need to consult with the state governments as well," Minister of state for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution K V Thomas said.