Rajesh Bhayani, Dilip Kumar Jha

Stories by Rajesh Bhayani, Dilip Kumar Jha

Why NSE entered gold and silver futures

Why NSE entered gold and silver futures

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2018

'We have entered the commodity space with a long-term view.'

Why India is staring at 10-15% decline in textile production

Why India is staring at 10-15% decline in textile production

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

The country's textile industry is concentrated in a few pockets of Gujarat and Maharashtra in the west and Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the south.

300 NSEL brokers face heat from Mumbai police

300 NSEL brokers face heat from Mumbai police

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2018

Sebi filed a criminal complaint against the brokers with the economic offences wing, which on Friday registered a case under the Forward Contract Regulation Act 1952.

Soaring fuel prices to make food, transport costlier

Soaring fuel prices to make food, transport costlier

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2018

With fuel being the main input cost for the transport sector, rise in cost of operations is a given. The sector is unsure on the extent of being able to pass this on through rentals or to absorb it with higher volumes.

Gold demand may fall in flood-hit Kerala

Gold demand may fall in flood-hit Kerala

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2018

'Expenditure on gold jewellery in Kerala is the highest in the country.' 'But the robust demand has been affected by the floods.'

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

In the past month, wheat prices have increased 6.3% as production is expected to be 1.5% lower, in terms of crop acreage, than the earlier estimate

All you want to know about dabba trading in bitcoins

All you want to know about dabba trading in bitcoins

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2018

Since trading in virtual currencies is not illegal, they traded in cash or through barter in some instances.

After 9 years, RBI once again adds gold to forex reserves

After 9 years, RBI once again adds gold to forex reserves

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2018

In April and May, there were additions by RBI of 600 kg and 900 kg. RBI's total gold holding is now 561.9 tonnes.

India's latest farm woe: Where to store the agri products?

India's latest farm woe: Where to store the agri products?

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2018

If more commodities which have seen a sharp rise in MSP are to be procured, such as pulses, oilseed and cereals, there could be a storage problem. Also, if state-owned Cotton Corporation of India joins in, this problem will aggravate.

MSP hike may hit India's farm exports

MSP hike may hit India's farm exports

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

'Obviously, MSP hike raises chances of a reduction in exports. Even without an MSP hike, India's exports of a number of agri-commodities, like sugar, were unviable in the overseas markets.'

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Why your family jeweller is losing the battle to big brands

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2018

Here's why consumers are shifting to large brands.

Farmers plan to stop supply of milk in Maharashtra from July 16

Farmers plan to stop supply of milk in Maharashtra from July 16

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

Dairy companies in the organised sector are yet to state their stance on the proposed stir

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

Truckers' strike: Commodity supply disrupted, onion zooms

Truckers' strike: Commodity supply disrupted, onion zooms

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

However, truckers have spared other vegetables, fruits, fuel and milk from the strike.

Onion prices crashed by 79%, tomato 50% between February and May

Onion prices crashed by 79%, tomato 50% between February and May

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2018

The core stir issues of remunerative prices and a basic income for farmers has taken a political turn with three major agrarian states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh going to the polls in the next few months

Futures trading in petrol, diesel may get Sebi nod

Futures trading in petrol, diesel may get Sebi nod

Rediff.com   29 May 2018

Petrol and diesel are among the 90-plus commodities that have been approved by the government for derivatives trading

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Rediff.com   27 May 2018

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.

RBI adds 2.5 tonnes of gold to forex reserves in Q4

RBI adds 2.5 tonnes of gold to forex reserves in Q4

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

India's gold holding in forex reserves rose to 560.3 tonnes by the end of March 2018.

Why gold prices are likely to spike this year

Why gold prices are likely to spike this year

Rediff.com   9 May 2018

Geopolitical climate and equity markets as supportive for gold's role as a risk hedge.

Commodity rally likely to hurt India's growth story

Commodity rally likely to hurt India's growth story

Rediff.com   3 May 2018

Cascading effect of rising raw materials will result in inflation, high rates, slow capex