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Copper prices eased marginally after touching a six-month high as concerns over higher-for-longer US interest rates offset tightening exchange inventories and supply risks. Indian copper futures remain in an uptrend, supported by lower global inventories and Chilean production disruptions, while economic uncertainty and profit-taking could increase near-term price volatility.

India’s HRC-rebar price spread narrowed sharply in August as rebar prices rose faster than HRC amid maintenance-led supply constraints and stronger bookings. With rebar availability expected to remain tight and construction demand likely to improve, the spread could narrow further in September.

Acetic acid prices remained firm but volatile as China moved from supply-driven strength toward a more balanced market. Plant restarts are improving availability, while cautious downstream buying is limiting further gains. In India, import dependence and changing replacement costs continue to influence prices, keeping the market range-bound with a firm bias.

Central Water Commission talks between Telangana and Maharashtra discuss the 152-metre reservoir level and water availability for the Tummidihatti barrage project, with further negotiations scheduled for September.

HYDRAA successfully transformed a 13-acre dump yard into a 30-acre freshwater lake, enhancing local public spaces and water management despite facing minor legal and contamination challenges.

A planned power shutdown will affect several areas in Hyderabad on Wednesday from 11 am to 4:30 pm due to electricity infrastructure shifting for road development works.

Cyberabad traffic police are examining a dedicated peak-hour carriageway between JNTU and Raidurg to ease IT corridor congestion, alongside reviewing U-turns and public transport priority measures.

AM/NS India and ICAR-IARI signed an MoU to research the sustainable use of iron ore tailings in agriculture, aiming to boost crop production, soil health, and reduce mining waste footprints.

Civic authorities are stepping up preparations for an upcoming festival, focusing on road repairs, traffic management, sanitation, lighting, and eco-friendly clay idols to ensure smooth public celebrations and safety.

Despite a 31% cumulative monsoon surplus driven by July's heavy rains, Pune faces water security pressures due to an August deficit, rising temperatures, and subdued near-term rainfall forecasts.