Aluminium

Copper and aluminium rally 30% amid volatility: How should investors position across holding periods?

Analysts advise investors to clearly distinguish between short-term trading and long-term investing in metals.

Trump trade team working to narrow scope of metals tariffs

The US Trade Representative’s Office is scrambling to resolve complications spawned last year by the Commerce Department’s efforts to rush out President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda

OPINION | Indian aluminium sector needs a custom duty re-jig

India’s aluminium tariff structure harms MSME manufacturers, raising input costs and reducing competitiveness. Reforming tariffs on primary aluminium is vital for boosting domestic value addition and export potential

China output cap, tight supply and energy transition may keep aluminium prices on upward trajectory this year: Analysts

Sharing a broadly optimistic view, Kaynat Chainwala, Research Analyst at Kotak Securities, said the positive outlook is not limited to aluminium alone.

Move over gold and silver: Copper, aluminium head for monster rally in 2026; Household goods to get costlier

Aluminum prices have been lifted by structural supply constraints, including caps on smelting capacity in China and reduced output in Europe due to persistently high-power costs

Aluminum heads for longest winning streak in a year before Fed

Benchmark aluminum on the London Metal Exchange rose alongside equities in Asia, with the metal on track for the longest run of gains in more than a year

India looks for relaxations in EU’s carbon border tax regulations

India is seeking some flexibility in the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which comes into effect from January 1 next year. Meanwhile, it is also mulling a domestic carbon tax to offset CBAM and retain revenue within the country.

Nalco to foray into critical minerals in India, says chairman Singh

Nalco's exports won’t be affected by US tariffs, as it mostly serves the Middle East, says BP Singh. The availability of alumina has, however, risen, creating pressure in the domestic market

Hindalco subsidiary Novelis working to mitigate tariff headwinds, expects resilient demand for aluminium

Novelis added that it is looking to accelerate cost reduction steps, which can drive higher cost savings in FY26, and over $300 million by end of FY28.