The Latest Breaking News from aluminium

Inspired by watchmaking: We look at the unique design of Focal headphones

Honeycomb grilles, aluminium yokes and diamond-cut edges.

Creative Bloq · Aug 6

How to use aluminium foil to make dead LED bulb light up: Science trick that could bring it back to life

Sometimes, LED bulbs can stop working early because of a single diode failure. A clever DIY tip involves using aluminium foil to circumvent the dud component, temporarily getting the bulb to light up again. However, professionals warn that this is merely a short-term fix and poses safety hazards. For a…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta unit seeks mega $1.4 billion loan after business split

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd. is raising 135 billion rupees from three major banks. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are providing the substantial loan. This marks the first major local-currency borrowing after the conglomerate's recent split. Proceeds will refinance existing debt inherited from the integrated company structure. The fundraising…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Fanxiang PS2000W review: A solid portable SSD that's another victim of the rising memory prices

The Fanxiang PS2000W portable SSD offers up to 2000MB/s file transfers with a suitable USB port.

TechRadar · Aug 4

Copper hits two-month high above $14,000 as inventories dip

Copper prices climbed above $14,000, reaching a two-month high on Tuesday. This surge was fueled by decreasing inventories outside the United States and potential Iran war resolution. Available copper inventory in LME warehouses fell to just over a day's global consumption. Aluminium prices also rose, touching their highest level since…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Dividend alert! Last day to buy Vedanta Aluminium, Hyundai Motor among 25 stocks for dividend payout worth Rs 430

As per Sebi's T+1 settlement cycle, investors must buy a company's shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action. Accordingly, today is the last opportunity for investors to…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Why people are using aluminium foil to keep their phones cool in summer; Does this simple hack really work?

Smartphones can overheat due to external heat sources and prolonged usage. Aluminium foil can act as a temporary heat shield by reflecting sunlight away. This method is most effective in outdoor or high-heat environments like car dashboards. However, completely wrapping the phone or covering ports should be avoided. Better cooling…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Dividends & stock splits: Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank among nearly 100 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own?

Nearly 100 stocks, including Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, Coforge and Vedanta Aluminium, will trade ex-date between August 3 and August 7 for dividends and stock splits. Key corporate actions include Maruti Suzuki’s Rs 140-per-share dividend, Bosch’s Rs 270 payout and stock splits by Tembo Global Industries and JOJO Ltd.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higher

The recent rebound has been supported by tightening global inventories, concerns over energy availability in key producing regions, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and expectations of robust demand from the power, transportation, renewable energy, and electric vehicle sectors.

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Why people use aluminium foil to clean burnt utensils: How to use it and does this hack really work?

Crumpled aluminum foil offers a simple and effective solution for cleaning burnt kitchenware. Its abrasive texture easily loosens stubborn food particles and grease from various pots. This method is budget-friendly and readily available in most households for reuse. It saves considerable time and effort compared to traditional scrubbing techniques. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 31