The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, December 20, 2007

RUBBER
Integrated approach of Rubber Board finds merit
Kottayam, Dec. 19 The Rubber Board has become a role model for all commodity boards and the Ministry intends to replicate this in other crops such as pepper, cardamom, cashew, coconut, and tea among others said Mr Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister ... More

Spot rubber prices improve
Kottayam, Dec. 19 Rubber prices improved on Wednesday. The uptrend gained strength as the weather turned dull with a cloudy sky though the rain was only a drizzle. Another positive closing in global markets extended further support to the ... More

SUGAR
Sugar counters turn active
Nifty rollover seen at 29% More

AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Agricultural research academy bags Rs 24.09 cr project
Hyderabad, Dec. 19 The National Academy of Agricultural Research and Management (NAARM) has got a Rs 24.09 crore project on learning and capacity building (L&CB). The project given by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research ... More

TOBACCO
Compound levy scheme for pan masala, gutkha
New Delhi, Dec. 19 The Centre has introduced an optional compounded levy scheme for pan masala and pan masala containing tobacco (gutkha). The scheme provides for payment of duty on the basis of number of packing machines installed in ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures move up on rumours
Kochi, Dec. 19 Pepper futures market on Wednesday improved on rumours that the Regulator might relax the near-month position.Meanwhile, the buyers were simply waiting for the arrival of the new crop and consequent decline in prices on ... More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Spices imports drop on rise in unit value
Apr–Oct imports stood at 45,876 t valued at Rs 320.63 cr More

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