The Hindu Business Line : Friday, May 14, 2004

RUBBER
Rubber Board develops high yielding strains
RUBBER growers in the country can look forward to new high-yielding plants as the Rubber Board is set to release four new clones that promise higher yield than the popular RRII 105 variety. Farmers could soon plant the new RRII 414, RRII 417, ... More

Rubber rates unchanged
THE physical rubber rates remained unchanged consecutively for the third day on Thursday. The market appeared deserted in the absence of traders, who were busy listening to election updates on television. As a result of which trading volumes ... More

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Spot gold may consolidate
GOLD prices rose higher as concerns about trade deficit weakened the dollar and lifted the precious metals. However, prices could not sustain at the highs and closed well below the $380 level. Gold hit a seven-month low earlier this week as ... More

COTTON
Cotton imports may top 14 lakh bales
DESPITE record production during the current year (October 2003-September 2004), cotton imports into the country are not showing any significant decline. During 2003-04, imported cotton arrivals are expected to reach 14 lakh bales (of 170 kg), ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Record global oilseeds output to impact prices
SPURRED by high prices and higher anticipated acreage, global oilseeds output in 2004-05 is projected to set a new record. Significant gains are expected to be recorded by soyabeans in major origins, the US and South America. The projected high ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Cardamom up on buying
CARDAMOM prices improved at auction sales in Kerala on buying support and thin supply. Prices moved up Rs 15-Rs 20 a kg at Kumily (Kerala) auction on Wednesday raising the average price to Rs 380 a kg. Medium bulk was sold at Rs 340 as against ... More

COMMODITY MARKETS
Commodities unlikely to be impacted by change in Govt
BARRING sugar and bullion, most commodities are unlikely to be impacted by any political volatility due to the change in Government. However, worries about the continuity of economic reforms may surface, commodity traders said. Today, sugar ... More

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Record global oilseeds output to impact prices

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Have right alliances, win elections

Where did BJP go wrong?

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