The Hindu Business Line : Friday, March 23, 2007

Spot rubber prices turn bullish
Physical rubber prices were extremely bullish on Thursday. Excellent gains in major international indices kept covering groups and purchase agents aggressive throughout the session. Sheet rubber closed at Rs 90 against Rs 89 a kg both at ... More

SUGAR
Weather boost
HIGHER THAN INITIAL ESTIMATES: Workers harvesting sugarcane in a field near Palani in Tamil Nadu. Favourable weather conditions leading to better yields in major producing areas in the country are expected to boost total sugar output to over 250 ... More

Correction

TAXATION
Maharashtra scraps stamp duty on commodity deals
The Maharashtra Government has exempted online commodity transactions done through exchanges located in the State from payment of stamp duty provided both the broker and purchaser are from outside the State. The exemption will be with ... More

TEA
Tea Board team to visit Pak in April
A delegation from the Tea Board is to leave for Cairo on Thursday for finalising the opening of a Tea Marketing Centre in the Egyptian capital, according to the Union Minister of State for Commerce, Mr Jairam Ramesh. Mr Ramesh, who is here to ... More

GOLD & SILVER
Gold prices may average at current levels this year
Volatility likely in silver prices; can top $20: Expert More

JUTE
Jute industry could get additional order
GRAIN PACKAGING More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
US market rumours support pepper futures
Rumours from US markets that Vietnam is offering 500 GL at $2,475-$2,500 a tonne have contributed to the upward swing in the market. But, market observers here told Business Line that the Vietnam prices for 500 GL were at $2,360-$2,400 a ... More

Cardamom steady on buying support
The cardamom market continued to rule steady on good buying support and decline in arrivals during the week at auctions held in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Compared to last year there has been a decline of about 1,000 tonnes in arrivals so far at ... More

EVENTS
Expo to showcase floriculture potential
Over 400 overseas buyers from 26 countries expected to attend More

Comments & Letters to the Editor to: bleditor@thehindu.co.in
Subscribe to: Business Line

E-paper anouncement
Pick a Winner Stock Market Contest

Union Budget 2007-08

Railway Budget 2007-2008

Economic Survey 2006-2007

Top Stories
Tyre manufacturers seek ban on rubber futures

Shift to India saves Bosch 30% in costs

Venture capital deals that markets may get squarely wrong

GIC foreign premium may be under $500 m this fiscal

Gold prices may average at current levels this year

33% growth in air passenger traffic: AAI data

Afcons bags 2 projects worth Rs 245 cr

Looking back
Mar. 11-Mar. 17
Risk growing for a slight downtick in gold

Pepper futures witness sharp fall

World vegetable oil prices may soften near-term

Palm oil industry upbeat; experts foresee volatility

Wheat bonus may cost Centre over Rs 1,500 cr

Raw jute prices decline on Bengal mills strike