To make their business areas more secure, Surat Diamond Association (SDA) members on Monday decided to intensify the drive to get everyone associated with the industry registered with the association and issue them identity cards.

Tracking a firm trend in precious metals overseas, silver futures rose by 1.48 per cent to trade at Rs 59,336 per kg today as speculators indulged in enlarging their positions. Also, a firm trend at the domestic spot market, driven by marriage season

It seems incongruous that gold and copper can be both rallying at the same time.