The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, June 23, 2007

COMMODITY EXCHANGES
Feedback on forward contracts amendment Bill sought
The Forward Markets Commission has invited public comments, views or suggestions on the Forward Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2006. The comments, views or suggestions can be sent latest by July 2, to either Mr Paul Joseph, Senior ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Fresh `low' brewing as tropical storm crosses coast
It treks over northern AP to Maharashtra More

CULTIVATION
Kharif sowing picks up with revival in monsoon activity
Rice acreage so far marginally lower than last year; cotton coverage up More

COMMODITIES
Inflation at 4.28%, hits 14-month low
A continued downtrend in prices of primary articles, combined with a slide in fuel prices, pushed down the wholesale price index-based inflation rate to a 58-week (14-month) low of 4.28 per cent for the week ended June 9, as against the previous ... More

Inflation rate down to 4.28% on cheaper food items
Primary articles group continued its fall More

RUBBER
Spot rubber rules weak
Major manufacturers continued to abstain from the market as they might be comfortable with their imports but certain tyre people gave quotes for sheet rubber much below at Rs 77 a kg, sources said. The grade was traded at Rs 78 against Rs ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Uptrend continues in pepper futures
Pepper futures market continued its upward trend on strong buying interest from the US market. A tight supply position prevails in the world market and as a result Vietnam prices also said to have moved up by $50-100 a tonne. FAQ 500 GL was ... More

Higher exports
TURNING HOT: Crushed chilli being packed at a mill in Kochi. Chilli exports from India during 2006-07 were 1,48,500 tonnes valued at Rs 807.75 crore against 1,13,174 tonnes worth Rs 403.01 crore in 2005-06. Unit value realisation has increased ... More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY
Govt sops fail to sweeten sugar stocks
`Recent fall in price realisation is major concern' More

OUTLOOK
Reopening of 2 Dooars estates on June 29 unlikely
"There are huge old liabilities in the form of unpaid electricity bills, agricultural cess and dues to the workers,'' says Ambo Exports Chairman More

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