AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
CLIMATE & WEATHER
Anti-cyclone seen affecting easterly wave
The incoming easterly wave is seen drifting progressively into the strong anti-cyclonic circulation over land, which may not allow it to grow beyond a point over the Bay of Bengal waters. The wave will most likely break apart and lose some of ...
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INSIGHT
The index of commodity futures investing
Investing in commodity indices that are efficiently designed would serve the dual purpose of removing the fear of physical deliveries besides better returns with a moderate risk — the key areas of concern in India. Confirming after a study vis- à-vis other key markets that India has sustained a bull run in commodities, V. SHUNMUGAM and D. G. PRAVEEN think that index investing is the way to go.
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Mitigating the risks of farmers in a practical way
Call to educate farmers on `hands-on risk management'
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RUBBER
Rubber rises despite profit booking
Spot rubber finished firm despite profit booking at higher levels on sheet rubber. The grade closed steady at Rs 98 a kg at Kottayam after hitting Rs 99.50 a kg in the morning session. It finished better by 50 paise at Rs 98.50 a kg at ...
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TEA
Low volumes on offer at Coonoor tea auctions
First sale of the year begins today with 11.30 lakh kg on offer
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GOLD & SILVER
US data to dictate the course for gold
Mixed opening for industrial metals this year
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Seasonal trends point to upside for crude, silver
From the point of seasonal trends, while stock markets traditionally do well at the onset of the New Year, commodity markets have performed well over the past four years in January. But the positive CRB index masks a more polarised view, ...
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Spices Board to introduce e-auctions for cardamom
The Spices board is likely to introduce e-auction of cardamom during the current season. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), entrusted with the task of developing a software for the purpose, has presented it before all the concerned people such as ...
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Pepper body seeks special sops for exports
To take on Brazil, Vietnam in market
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Pepper, turmeric futures down on profit booking
Pepper and turmeric futures on NCDEX lost heavily as traders preferred to book profits. Pepper futures were down 3.37 per cent at Rs 10,751 per quintal, while turmeric for April delivery lost 2.17 per cent at Rs 1,988 per quintal. NCDEX ...
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Ministries lock horns over duty cut on palm oil
Finance Ministry for 10 pc reduction; Agri & Food Ministry opposes it
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