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The swing factor in commodity markets

The swing factor in commodity markets

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

Every one knows that International politics plays a key role in deciding the 'power centers' among nations and a few know that there exists a relationship between international politics and commodity markets that had existed from time immemorial.

'Physical delivery essential in futures contracts'

'Physical delivery essential in futures contracts'

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

India's apex Forward Markets Commission says physical delivery is essential for the transparent functioning of the commodity exchanges.

Pak offers cotton at cheaper rates

Pak offers cotton at cheaper rates

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

Pakistani cotton scene is turning out to be interesting with domestic producers offering the commodity at rates lower than the international prices.

Olive oil body to focus on India

Olive oil body to focus on India

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

India, a nation of over one billion people, consumes just 2,500 tonnes of olive oil per year. This dismal fact has now woken up International Olive Council.

Global fuel cos face hurdles in India

Global fuel cos face hurdles in India

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

Multinational companies like Shell, Caltex, Elf and SHV that have been attracted by the huge possibility to market Liquified Petroleum Gas in India are these days waiting for their chance.

Call to end import duty on cotton

Call to end import duty on cotton

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

The Madurai Spinners Association has sought removal of import duty on cotton and cotton waste, to prevent mills going into the red.

India set for record foodgrain output

India set for record foodgrain output

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2007

The estimate said the total foodgrains production in 2006-07 will at 216.13 million tonnes. It comprises 92.76 million tonnes of rice, 74.89 million tones of wheat, 34.25 million tonnes of coarse cereals and 14.23 million tonnes of pulses.

How gold is mined in India

How gold is mined in India

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2007

What is the process of exploration for gold deposits in India, and how it is done? Read on...

Mid-day meal scheme to boost poultry in TN

Mid-day meal scheme to boost poultry in TN

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

In a recent decision the Tamil Nadu government increased the number of eggs for the meal scheme to three per week.

Mosquitoes take the sting out of rubber market

Mosquitoes take the sting out of rubber market

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

Kerala, the land of latex, is reeling under a threat of avian kind. The viral fever attack, spread by mosquitoes, in the state has left the rubber industry in a very bad shape.

Nabard to set up micro finance institution

Nabard to set up micro finance institution

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

The plan has received positive feelers from Canara Bank, which, along with others, will together hold 49 per cent. The MFI will be set up with a capital of Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).

Pak offers cotton at cheaper rates

Pak offers cotton at cheaper rates

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

According to market analysts, Pakistani cotton is available to the international and domestic buyers with a difference of 10 cents per pound to the global price.

Russian ban on Indian rice to go

Russian ban on Indian rice to go

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

Indian exporters are awaiting a formal announcement next week.

Why Uranium is a hot commodity

Why Uranium is a hot commodity

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

Uranium is one of the best-performing commodities these days as the world seeks alternatives to oil as a source of energy.

APMCs ready to take on private sector in Gujarat

APMCs ready to take on private sector in Gujarat

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

APMCs across Gujarat are of the view that entry of private companies will impact their functioning.

Mosquito menace lifts rubber price

Mosquito menace lifts rubber price

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Casting aside rubber growers' fear of a price fall, spot natural rubber rates began its northward journey this week.

Egg prices set to crash

Egg prices set to crash

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Your morning omelet may cost you less in the coming days with the prices of eggs showing a downward trend. Prices of eggs and chicken are bound to fall as the poultry industry expects an increase in supply.

Monsoon Meter: How much rain did India get

Monsoon Meter: How much rain did India get

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Southwest Monsoon was vigorous/active over East Rajasthan and the Gujarat region during many days and over West Rajasthan, Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra on a few days of the week ending July 11.

Gold loses charm as stock markets surge

Gold loses charm as stock markets surge

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Surging capital markets in India are turning investors away from the bullion market to attractive stocks. This has resulted in the fall of gold prices on lack of buying supporters.

APMCs face competition from pvt sector in Gujarat

APMCs face competition from pvt sector in Gujarat

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2007

Implementation of the model Agriculture Act in Gujarat is like setting the cat among pigeons as far as Agriculture Produce Marking Committees in the state are concerned.