The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, November 16, 2006

COMMODITY EXCHANGES
NCDEX Jan chilli contract launch postponed
Quality problems have forced NCDEX to postpone the launch of January contract in chilliindefinitely. In a circular issued on November 9, the exchange informed its members that the launch of the January contract on chilli — one of the ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Easterlies head towards TN coast
Heavy rainfall likely in Mullaiperiyar catachment areas More

AQUACULTURE
Shrimp row with US: Centre to press for dispute panel
The Centre on Wednesday said it would be reiterating its request for establishing a panel by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at the next meeting of the dispute settlement body on November 21, against the US customs bond directive on the export ... More

Cloudy prospects
DWINDLING CATCH and lack of government support have hit the fortunes of Chinese fishing net owners in Kochi. Water pollution, country boats engaged in fishing and sand erosion have dwindled the share of Chinese nets, making their future ... More

PLANTATIONS
Ministers group to review plantations' state of affairs
To meet on Nov 22; Dept of Commerce to prepare package More

RUBBER
Spot rubber slips to Rs 80/kg
The physical rubber market continued to explore further lows amidst buyer resistance. Selling from certain dealers and growers hammered the prices as domestic and international advises were bearish. RSS 4 declined to Rs 80 a kg from Rs 82 and Rs ... More

SUGAR
National body for bio-diesel producers
With the main objective of encouraging bio-fuels, especially bio-diesel, and assuring sustainable agricultural growth, rural development, energy security and equal opportunity for the masses with overall environmental protection, a Biodiesel ... More

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
`SEZs not a threat to food security'
Acquisition of land for special economic zones will not have any impact on food security, according to Mr G.K. Pillai, Union Commerce Secretary. "The 237 SEZs that have been given approval so far require only 34,510 hectares. This is just ... More

GOLD & SILVER
Q3 India gold demand up 16%; global offtake slips
Increase in domestic jewellery sector, industrial usage More

Silver to remain firm: GFMS
More likely to follow gold's lead More

TOURISM
25 locations in Maharashtra identified for agri tourism
With the pilot project of agri tourism at Baramati attracting more than 7,000 visitors since inception (October 2005), the Agri Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) has identified 25 more locations in Maharashtra. Talking to presspersons, Mr ... More

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