The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Guarseed, gum prices rise on crop failure fears
FUTURES prices of guarseed and guar gum at NCDEX have increased by about 30 per cent this month, mainly on speculative buying support by some operators on fear of crop failure in western Rajasthan, traders said. Similarly, spot prices of ... More

CULTIVATION

Polavaram canal work will go on as per court directives: CM
WORK on the Polavaram project on the Godavari will go on in accordance with the directives of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and requisite clearances will be obtained within three months, Chief Minsiter, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, said on Tuesday. ... More

AQUACULTURE

Seafood industry hopes US will lift dumping duty on shrimps
HAVING made successful presentations on the impact of the December 26 tsunami, followed by field visits to showcase its impacts on the coastal villages of Nagapattinam and Cuddalore, the seafood industry is optimistic of the outcome of the ... More

RUBBER

Rubber rules flat on poor buying interest
Most of the market participants were not interested in making fresh commitments at this juncture. Some tyre companies were reported to be buying at lower levels, but only in small quantities. In the futures, September contract was quoted at ... More

DAIRY & DAIRY PRODUCTS

Dakshina Kannada co-op union launches 5-litre milk packets
THE Dakshina Kannada Milk Producers' Cooperative Union Ltd, Mangalore, has launched five-litre milk packets in the market. The initiative is aimed at providing better service to big customers such as hotel owners. Apart from providing ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL

Coconut oil prices continue to decline
THE declining trend in coconut oil prices continues on ample availability of other edible oils, especially palm oil, at low prices in the market. Coconut oil price has dropped to Rs 5,050 a quintal from Rs 7,100 a quintal during the same ... More

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