AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
COMMODITY EXCHANGES
Futures market bullish on cotton, soya, urad
Crop loss yet to be ascertained; correction likely if yield rises
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WHEAT
Global wheat output put at 598 mt
Global wheat output for 2006-07 is forecast at 598 million tonnes, some 20 mt lower than the previous year. While consumption (615.3 mt) is rated 9 mt lower, ending stocks are also expected to be sharply down to 128.4 mt. Hot and dry weather ...
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CLIMATE & WEATHER
Monsoon likely to weaken
May benefit N-E, TN
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Central India share keeps rain deficit at bay
Central India's profitable outing (+18 per cent) up till now during the ongoing season has kept one end up amidst a torrent of deficit rainfall figures reported from elsewhere in the country as the monsoon progressed mid-way into the third ...
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INSIGHT
Farmer suicides — Why let history repeat itself?
The Vidarbha suicides have to be taken as symptoms of a deep-rooted malaise that have to be dealt with immediately or they can spiral out of control.
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RUBBER
Spot rubber rules steady
Spot rubber ruled steady on Monday even amidst sharp declines in Japanese futures markets especially TOCOM. The domestic scene remained absolutely neutral, as there were no quantity buyers or sellers in the trading centres to set the day's trend. ...
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SUGAR
GMR to demerge ferro alloys, merge Bharat Sugar with itself
Shareholders to get 38 shares for 100 in de-merged entity
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TEA
Cola controversy — A storm brewing in domestic tea cups
"This issue is like a sleeping tiger, and better not to wake him up", a senior Indian Tea Association official said.
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INTERNET
ITC starts farm extension services
To advise 7,500 farmers on best practices
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METALS
Steel production down as China cuts output: Study
Lower output due to fall in prices
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COIR
Kuwait co buys tech to convert coir pith into organic manure
Signs MoU with Coir Board
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OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Tariff value hiked sharply for palm group of oils
Crude soyabean oil rate increased by $2/tonne
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Declining trend continues in pepper
Primary markets face bull liquidation and selling pressure due to Onam festival
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