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UN's carbon credit scheme draws flak

UN's carbon credit scheme draws flak

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

Even as developing nations gear up for a big boom in carbon market, several projects registered with the UN carbon market regulator have drawn flak from various quarters.

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

Global warming threat has forced all developing nations to go for bio-fuel in a big way. The case of India is also not different.

Rice prices to rise again

Rice prices to rise again

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

However, India's chances of benefiting from the soaring rates are low following the strengthening of rupee against dollar.

India, China to equal US jewellery market

India, China to equal US jewellery market

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

India and China are together expected to equal world's largest jewellery market, the United States, by 2015 when the global gems and jewellery trade is expected to touch $230 billion, states a new industry report.

Get Swiss gold coins from Syndicate Bank

Get Swiss gold coins from Syndicate Bank

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

One of India's leading banks -- Syndicate Bank -- on Friday launched an innovative project to sell gold coins exclusively imported from Switzerland.

'Indo-Pak spat not to hit Basmati exports'

'Indo-Pak spat not to hit Basmati exports'

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

The ongoing tussle between Indian and Pakistan over patenting of super Basmati rice will, in no way, will not hamper India's export potential, said Veetee Fine Foods Ltd CEO Aayushman Gupta in Kolkata.

Egg exports suffer for want of trays

Egg exports suffer for want of trays

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

Shortage in paper trays is halting export of eggs from India. According to All India Poultry Products Exporters Association, there is a dearth of specially made, water-proof, chemically treated paper trays.

Strong Rupee: Indian exports hit hard

Strong Rupee: Indian exports hit hard

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

Exports of textiles and jewellery from India may register negative growth this year thanks to the appreciation of Rupee against the US dollar.

MCX to start on-line spot trading in September

MCX to start on-line spot trading in September

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

The exchange also plans to start Futures trading in electricity, carbon credit, coal, freight index, weather index, real estate index and rain index after the amendment to the Futures Contracts Regulation Act is passed by the Parliament.

Bill Gates to set up agro kiosks in Maharashtra

Bill Gates to set up agro kiosks in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2007

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has offered to set up high tech agro kiosks across Maharasthra to help farmers get information on weather and cropping patterns.

Basmati brand: Pakistan to sue India

Basmati brand: Pakistan to sue India

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2007

Pakistan is planning to take legal action against the Indian government for illegally announcing Super Basmati rice as an Indian product.

Tea, world's 2nd most popular beverage

Tea, world's 2nd most popular beverage

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2007

It is estimated that somewhere between 18 and 20 billion 6 oz. cups of tea are drunk daily on our planet.

Indian farmers will buy more gold this year

Indian farmers will buy more gold this year

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2007

Forecast of normal monsoon and a good harvest will boost the purchasing power of gold among farmers in India, said a report from the leading Asian investment bank, HSBC.

GSP withdrawal to hit jewellery sector hard

GSP withdrawal to hit jewellery sector hard

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2007

The US decision to end the generalised system of preferences for gold jewellery and brass lamps from India is bound to hit the India jewellery sector hard and will cause major job cuts in the industry.

The hottest commodity futures in the world

The hottest commodity futures in the world

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2007

Soon, you will see the birth of the hottest commodity futures in the world -- diamond derivatives.

V-Guard IPO to hit market in October

V-Guard IPO to hit market in October

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

V-Guard, one of India's leading electrical and electronic companies, is all set to enter the capital market with an initial public offer of around Rs 70 crores

Rajasthan to export roses

Rajasthan to export roses

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

Now onwards fragrance of Rajasthan roses will spread across the world with the state government deciding to set up a rose market at Ajmer and export the flowers to foreign countries.

Mining firms caught in lease delay woes

Mining firms caught in lease delay woes

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

Iron ore mining industry is facing a major crisis with the governments delaying issue of mining leases to companies.

Commodities bull run not at an end: Jim Rogers

Commodities bull run not at an end: Jim Rogers

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

The commodities bull run was expected to continue because there was no extra supply to drive prices down, said investment guru, Jim Rogers.

Coconut oil may cost more

Coconut oil may cost more

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

Prices have firmed up by Rs 100 per quintal (Rs 4,750 per quintal on Monday) in Kochi and it is expected to increase as the demand for oil increases in the festival season.