Soybean is trading at a 25 per cent premium to the MSP, after initially slipping below the government's threshold procurement price of Rs 2,850 a quintal.
Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.
Despite various challenges, the past year was a good one, says Bruce Cleaver, chief executive officer of the De Beers Group, the global corporation that has been the leading one in all aspects of the diamond trade for over a century.
Gold sales were reported at 40 tonnes last year; this might have been surpassed this year.
Sugar prices in October were Rs 36-37 a kg, from where they fell by Rs 8-9 per kg.
While the mango season started with the Alphonso variety trading at Rs 18 a kg (model price), it jumped to Rs 30 a kg at the wholesale Vashi mandi.
Gold prices this year are higher than last year, and the goods and services tax is an additional burden for consumers
'As an investor, I either have to exit my investments in the next three months or use dark pools or cash to transact. For a normal investor, it will be almost impossible to transact in bitcoin and other digital currencies.'
Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.
The notification bans carry bags, one-time use of polyethylene, straws and thermocol
Poultry prices are likely to start firming up in the next four weeks, when the examination season gets over and with the onset of summer in April.
Since most banks have tightened lending to diamond merchants and others are about to do so, many medium and small diamond dealers are approaching large players for credit facility within the industry
Cryptocurrency exchanges face issues with their current bank accounts.
Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds
Measure to be implemented in metros first, followed by state capitals, district HQs and rest of country
There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties
Banks have become more vigilant over the past two weeks, with many more officials involved in loan approval and disbursal.
Murkumbi will continue to retain his post till the stipulated notice period of 90 days or completion of open offer by Wilmar, whichever is later.
The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing
Through increase in import duty, the government aims to help domestic oilseed crushers and edible oil producers who suffered badly last year due to cheap imports
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