The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, May 12, 2004

POWER
Free power to farmers to be first decision: Rajasekhara Reddy
HYDERABAD: The Congress-I leader and contender to the Chief Minister's office, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, said the first decision of the new Government in the State would be regarding provision of free power to farmers. Terming the ... More

RUBBER
Rubber prices remain unchanged
THE spot rubber prices remained unchanged on Tuesday. No specific buying interest from any of the sectors was visible in the market. Major manufactures also kept off while the arrivals were low. According to reports normal tapping has not yet ... More

Govt may extend subsidy for addl rubber exports
THE Union Government is likely to extend the subsidy given to rubber exports to the additional quantity of the commodity exported from the country in the previous fiscal. As against the target of 50,000 tonnes, rubber exports from India touched ... More

TEA
Exporters bag orders for 8 mkg tea from Iraq
Even as there is growing optimism that India will get continued support from Iraq, there are concerns over whether exporters will fulfil their commitments given the shortfall in orthodox tea production in the country. More

Dubai to have global tea trading centre soon
It will be a dedicated facility in Dubai where tea producers and merchants can stock to meet importers' demand in the region. More

GOLD & SILVER
Gold, silver up on weak rupee
BUCKING the trend in other markets, gold and silver prices regained partially on Tuesday, because of weakening rupee value against dollar. Today's gain is significant as the bullion prices were on a downslide over the past week. Silver ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper prices turn hot
PEPPER prices witnessed an uptrend on Tuesday on buying support and short supply. Spot prices on Tuesday moved up by Rs 100 a quintal. MG 1 was sold at Rs 7,600 and un-garbled at Rs 7,300 a quintal against Rs 7,500 and Rs 7,200 respectively ... More

Spices Board launches initiative to improve produce quality
THE Spices Board, as part of its efforts to ensure production and export of better quality spices, has initiated several measures such as integrated pest management and organic production of spices. Integrated pest management (IPM) relied on ... More

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Rising steel prices upset auto component makers

A bike for Rs 2 lakh: Await Kinetic launch

IISc fine-tuning IP policy for its tech

Exporters bag orders for 8 mkg tea from Iraq

Lessons from Andhra Pradesh

Looking back
May. 2-May. 8
Bullion demand may continue to be under pressure

Pisciculture not agriculture: SC

Coffee exports come to a standstill

Cotton prices may fall next season

Tobacco Board decision on Karnataka crop today — Growers plan stir against low prices

Mills stumped by SC ruling on cane pricing

Will investors favour gold securities?

Soyabean acreage seen rising 10 lakh ha