AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
CLIMATE & WEATHER
N-E monsoon still lacking firepower
The northeast monsoon has still not been able to fire on all cylinders due mainly to the positioning of the inter tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) with a pronounced southerly bias. The global band of low-pressure has to move farther north to ...
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RUBBER
Spot rubber rules firm
Spot rubber closed almost steady on Wednesday. Traders seemed to be hesitant to enhance their quotes as news on fresh imports hit the main marketing centres from certain informed sources. Sheet rubber closed steady at Rs 93 a kg at Kottayam ...
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TEA
Over 12 lakh kg tea on offer at Coonoor
When the auctions of the Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) resume here on Thursday after a fortnight break for Diwali and Ramzan, a huge volume of 12.2 lakh kg will be offered for sale. This is the second largest volume for 2006. On ...
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No change in ITA
The top team of Indian Tea Association (ITA), the apex industrial body of tea sector, has remained unchanged. Mr P.T. Siganporia, Managing Director of Tata Tea, will continue as ITA Chairman along with Mr Aditya Khaitan, Managing Director of ...
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COTTON
Cotton prices slide on higher arrivals
All varieties decline by 3-5 per cent in 10 days
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures improve
Pepper futures market improved on reports that Brazil had traded B Asta at $2,800 a tonne (FOB) while Vietnam was firmer. Brazil was offering B1 at $2,700 a tonne (f.o.b) B2 at $2,550 a tonne (f.o.b). Vietnam was quoting 500 GL at $2,625 - ...
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