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Tuesday, August 19, 2003
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NCDEX to begin trading in Oct
NATIONAL Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX), the online multi-commodity exchange, conducted a road show here on Monday as part of a limited-period empanelment programme for admitting members in the exchange. Kochi is the eighth ... More

FARM CREDIT


  • Nabard aid for irrigation projects

    WHEAT


    Flour mills seek duty free import
    THE Confederation of Flour Mills of Southern States have urged the Government to withdraw the 50 per cent import duty on wheat. This will enable regular supply of the grains, millers feel. The Confederation, in a letter to the Union ... More

    RUBBER


    Mixed trend in rubber market
    A MIXED trend was witnessed in the rubber market on Monday. RSS 5 and ISNR 20 were the gainers of the day on scattered enquiries from the non-tyre sector but ungraded rubber lost 25 paise to close at Rs 43.75 a kg against Rs 44.00 as on Saturday. ... More

    TEA


    TN tea brokers seek 4.5 per cent deposit — To meet TN Govt sales tax
    "There are only two options left. Either they cut down prices or we may well see them sourcing teas from North Indian centres where the tax is much lower at two per cent." More

    Tea Board to evolve price-sharing formula
    Every month, based on the auction market report, the Tea Board will set the price sharing formula — factory wise, producer wise etc. More

    EDUCATION


  • Organic farming institute to start by October

    JUTE


    Strike cripples section of Bengal jute industry
    A SECTION of the West Bengal jute industry has been affected by the indefinite strike called by the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and two of its allied trade unions. According to industry sources, workers in about 11-12 jute mills have gone on ... More

    COFFEE


    Coffee miles behind tea in consumer preference
    "Figures on coffee are a bit perplexing given the fact that India produces 3 lakh tonnes per year." More

    WTO


    India pitches for focus on farm growth concerns at Cancun
    Stating that India need safeguards against surge in imports of farm goods, Mr Jaitley said reform of the European Union's common agricultural policy was inadequate as it was obviously constrained by the domestic politics of the constituent States. More
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