![]() Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Saturday, December 06, 2003 |
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AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES FARM CREDIT RICE EC panel clears curbs on basmati import sops The benefits to the Indian industry are obvious considering that out of its total basmati exports of 1.6-1.7 lakh tonnes (valued at about Rs 500 crore), more than 80 per cent comes from traditional varieties. More WHEAT Flour mills seek repeal of market cess on wheat THE Karnataka Roller Flour Mills Association has demanded the withdrawal of a market cess of 1.5 per cent on wheat purchase announced by the State Government recently. "It is totally unjustifiable", the association said in a statement on ... More AQUACULTURE Seafood exporters worried over move for Indo-Thai JVs THE Seafood Exporters Association of India has expressed concern over reported moves to permit joint ventures between Indian and Thailand companies to operate large and medium vessels in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). "We wish to bring ... More FLORICULTURE PLANTATIONS Lankan FTA not to blame for plantation sector ills: Jaitley THE Government on Friday strongly defended in the Lok Sabha the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) it had signed with Sri Lanka in 1999, which helped boost bilateral trade between the two countries. Responding to a supplementary on WTO, raised by Mr ... More RUBBER Rubber recovers on global trend RUBBER prices recovered on Friday. The buying from the covering groups helped the market to sustain in the positive territory, while selling pressure eased on favourable global market reports. Some major manufacturers were reportedly buying sheet ... More SUGAR Sugar may remain flat on dull demand SUGAR prices are likely to rule flat during the current month due to lower demand from retailers and bulk consumers besides steady supply, trade sources said. "Demand is expected to remain weak from local retailers and bulk consumers such as ... More
AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS Nabard cuts interest rates THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has announced cuts in interest rates on loans to State Governments, keeping in view the declining trend in interest rates. Accordingly, the interest ... More TRENDS Spice crops reach harvesting stage in Kerala MAIN spice crops have either reached or are reaching the harvesting stage in the State, according to the Agromet Advisory Bulletin dated December 4 issued by the Met Office, Thiruvananthapuram. While harvesting has already commenced in ginger, ... More Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in Subscribe to: Business Line |
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Top Stories In Focus Outsourcing backlash Stamp paper scam Housing finance scenario Insurance Round-up 2003 Organic farming The Cable tangle Telecom Competition Oil PSUs: Disinvestment dilemma Rising intolerance (The Hindu) Vaishnavaite Temples in Tamil Nadu (The Hindu) Saivite Temples in Tamil Nadu (The Hindu) In Depth Insurance Corner Swati CA Simple Economics Slowburn Tax Talk NRIs & Investment Avenues Iraq Diary Looking back Nov. 23-Nov. 29 Govt pursuing faulty policy on import of edible oil: Godrej TN layer poultry sector basking in export boom Cotton prices down on heavy arrivals Govt rules out change in edible oil duty A bitter cup for sugarcane farmers? Net investment ups gold demand in Q3 No separate system yet for Bt cotton sale Rabi pulses, oilseed sowing gathers pace Soyameal exports face wagon hurdles |
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