The article examines the sharp backwardation in India’s silver futures market, where spot prices exceed futures due to severe supply shortages and surging demand. It highlights impacts on MCX, industry costs, inflation, imports, and financial risks, urging tighter regulation and risk management.
Copper demand in India is projected to surge, driven by infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing. With a significant global supply gap forecasted, rising prices make copper a strong, profitable investment avenue for Indian portfolios.