Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications
Monday, April 22, 2002
Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Monday, April 22, 2002 |
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AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES COMMODITY EXCHANGES Online commodity bourse trading to be delayed THE proposed national multi-commodity on-line trading exchange could be delayed further with Forward Markets Commission (FMC) deciding to extend the deadline for submitting expression of interests. The decision assumes significance as FMC ... More AGRICULTURE Karnataka steps to boost gherkin exports AN acute power shortage in Karnataka in February has led to a 40 per cent fall in gherkin production in the State. Since power-driven drip irrigation is being carried out in most gherkin growing areas, sowing came to a standstill following the ... More TEA Fair demand at Guwahati tea sale THE nominal weight of best Assam brokens at sale No 12 here was sold between Rs 95 and Rs 110 with similar fannings ranging between Rs 80 and Rs 90. Good and better medium Assam brokens ranged between Rs 85 and Rs 90 with similar fannings ... More TECHNOLOGY Post-harvest tech to get top priority A SHIFT in focus from mere farming practices to post-harvest technology is part of the new priorities being introduced in the decentralised planning process in Kerala in the 10th Plan. As of now, as much as 40 per cent of the Plan funds ... More EXIM POLICY Exim Policy 2002-07 : Seeds of trouble for farm sector For a country whose agricultural fortunes are uncertain because of a combination of factors, resurrecting the sagging morale of the farming community is most important. After all, whether it be maize, paddy, pulses, oilseeds or even plantation crops, agriculture is plagued by the collapse of what used to be an assured market. More PRECIOUS METALS Gold firm above $300/oz FAR from softening in the wake of modest long liquidation, continuing conflict in West Asia, fund buying prompted by weaker US dollar and plane crash in Italian city of Milan (that revived memories of September 11), encouraged gold to hold well ... More FOODGRAINS Food surplus and hunger paradox In India, the MSP is often used to insulate the farmers from the forces of demand and supply in the market beyond the level required to avoid famine. This phenomenon prevents the nation from ensuring food security for those living below poverty line. More AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS Nabard named public financial institution THE Central Government has specified the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) as a `public financial institution' for the purposes of the Companies Act, 1956. Sources said Nabard had been specified as a public financial ... More COTTON Cotton futures to consolidate THE Cotton futures on the New York Cotton Exchange settled sharply lower on Friday on renewed technical weakness and steady fund liquidation. Excellent exports and cash business done this week at every level on the way down keeps the hope of ... More EXPORTS & IMPORTS Six lakh t onions released for export THE Government has released six lakh tonnes of onion for export with immediate effect in order to help growers realise better prices. The export quota, however, does not include the Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram varieties. The release of the ... More STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS Synergy Systems gets ISO THE Kochi-based Synergy Systems operating in the field of inspection and certification of food products exports has been granted the quality management system certificate ISO 9001:2000 by KPMG Quality Registrar. The certificate of registration ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
Top Stories In Depth Inside Kashmir Guide to derivatives US-64 Looking back Apr. 14-Apr. 20 Broad Sheet on Bangalore Bio - 2002: Going the BT way FCI turns a messiah for all as clientele expands Pepper prices move up on buying support Centre finalises 8 locations in North for Bt cotton trials Farmers ready, but where are Bt cotton seeds? |
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