Global cues may further weaken the yellow metal; imports seen under control after January surge.
Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years
They are encouraged by the widening gap in import duties on raw and refined gold.
Price up 500 per cent in a year, trebled in Dec.
In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.
The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.
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.
Barclays estimates $1,900 an oz this year; analysts say ultra-low interest rates in advanced economies to ensure demand keeps rising.
Revival in industrial output may lead to a rise in demand for the white metal.
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.
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.
Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.
Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.
Prices dip ahead of Dhanteras, seen around Rs 29,800/10g.
The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.
To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs
Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.
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.
Buyers want something colourful that stands out; economics of diamond substitution helps.
While fuel costs have risen 20%, prices of finished output have fallen