Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Dilip Kumar Jha

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Dilip Kumar Jha

Gold prices slip to low of under Rs 30k/10 gm in Mumbai

Gold prices slip to low of under Rs 30k/10 gm in Mumbai

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2013

Global cues may further weaken the yellow metal; imports seen under control after January surge.

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2013

Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years

Gold dealers rush to set up refineries

Gold dealers rush to set up refineries

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

They are encouraged by the widening gap in import duties on raw and refined gold.

Onion prices bring tears again

Onion prices bring tears again

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2013

Price up 500 per cent in a year, trebled in Dec.

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.

Bull run in gold prices to continue

Bull run in gold prices to continue

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

Barclays estimates $1,900 an oz this year; analysts say ultra-low interest rates in advanced economies to ensure demand keeps rising.

Silver to outperform other metals this year

Silver to outperform other metals this year

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2013

Revival in industrial output may lead to a rise in demand for the white metal.

'Smuggling to rise on RBI's new gold plans'

'Smuggling to rise on RBI's new gold plans'

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2013

In a draft paper prepared by the RBI seeking public opinion until January 18, the banking regulator has proposed a financial instrument linked to gold to curb the demand of its physical holding.

Resolution of 'fiscal cliff' pushes up commodities

Resolution of 'fiscal cliff' pushes up commodities

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2013

The US leaders approved a plan to prevent huge tax increases and delay spending cuts that together might have pushed the world's largest economy off the 'fiscal cliff' and into a likely recession.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.

Speculators turn bearish on silver, gold

Speculators turn bearish on silver, gold

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2012

Prices dip ahead of Dhanteras, seen around Rs 29,800/10g.

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

While many experts said the suggestion would go a long way in bringing down the annual food subsidy expenditure, they doubt the feasibility of the idea.

Jewellery consumers shift to gemstones

Jewellery consumers shift to gemstones

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2012

Buyers want something colourful that stands out; economics of diamond substitution helps.

Hard knocks for metal firms

Hard knocks for metal firms

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2012

While fuel costs have risen 20%, prices of finished output have fallen