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NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India’s steel, aluminium, and copper sectors will continue to face steep US tariffs, as these strategic metals remain subject to US’ Sec 232 provisions tied to national security. While the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has been reduced from 25% to 18%, tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper remain at 50%, offering no…
When drinking water, glass and copper bottles are two popular choices. Copper water bottles contain antimicrobial properties, but glass bottles function as chemical-free storage containers for pure drinking water. The two products offer different health benefits, but users need to understand their risks. Copper can leach from metal objects and glass bottle caps contain microplastics,…
Copper touched $13,000 a ton for the first time, extending last year’s scorching rally as mine outages and trade dislocations fuel concerns over supplies of the key industrial metal. Benchmark futures rallied as much as 4.3% in London. A strike at the Mantoverde mine in Chile was just the latest supply disruption at a time…
MUMBAI: Thinking of buying an air-conditioner in the new year or getting some fancy bathware or copper-based kitchen utensils to add to the aesthetics of your home? You may have to pay more, as the red metal used in several household products has surged in recent months. Copper prices surpassed a record $12,000 per tonne…
Copper containers have been part of kitchens for generations. Many people grow up seeing them used daily, so they feel harmless and familiar. Some even believe copper makes food healthier just by being around it. That belief is only partly true. Copper has benefits, but only when used the right way. Storage is where people…
Cheap copper imports under multiple free trade agreements (FTAs) are “severely damaging” India’s domestic manufacturing system, the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA) said, urging the government to step in with safeguard duties and quantitative restrictions.The industry body said a surge in zero-duty copper imports is eroding India’s smelting and downstream manufacturing base, even as…
Copper markets are witnessing a sharp rally as the red metal edges closer to the $12,000-a-metric-ton level, driven by rising demand from AI-led data infrastructure and growing concerns over supply constraints beyond the United States. So far this year, prices have surged 35%, putting the metal on course for its strongest annual performance since 2009….
Copper demand in the United States and India is set to outpace China over the next ten years, even as growth slows in the world’s biggest consumer of the metal. While China will continue to lead the market, analysts say that other regions and factors are likely to play a bigger role in shaping global…
Andre Agassi’s daughter Jaz surprises fans as Agassi and Steffi Graf welcome adorable new family member (Image via Getty) Andre Agassi’s daughter, Jaz, has just introduced a new furry member to the family and fans are loving the adorable update. Jaz Agassi shared a happy picture with a cute cocker spaniel puppy, calling it her…
In recent years, copper bottles have gained widespread popularity, and are being celebrated for their antimicrobial properties and potential health benefits. Additionally, copper is an essential trace mineral required for important bodily functions, including the formation of red blood cells, the maintenance of nerve cells, and the functioning of the immune system. However, while copper…
