The Hindu Business Line : Monday, January 14, 2008

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Moist to wet conditions may last till Jan-end
Cold wave conditions are forecast to continue over isolated pockets of Jammu Division and Punjab until Monday but some respite is on offer Wednesday onwards ahead of the arrival of a western disturbance with its steaming facade. ... More

INSURANCE
AP plans crop insurance in all districts
The Andhra Pradesh Government will extend crop insurance scheme to all districts in the State, besides ensuring the availability of Rs 26,000 crore as loans to the farmers in the next financial year.“Instead of taking mandal as a ... More

TEA
Good demand at N. India tea sales
Last week, the CTC teas at the North India tea auction centres at Kolkata, Siliguri and Guwahati saw a good demand, according to J. Thomas & Company Pvt Ltd. The prices showed a slight easing following quality. The major blenders ... More

Coonoor tea prices mixed
Prices refused to rise significantly at the second auctions for 2008 of the Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) despite the volume offered being low at 8.86 lakh kg because of selective demand. “Brighter liquoring CTC leaf grades ... More

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Gold may test resistance levels
Comex gold futures ended higher after briefly breaching $900 an ounce on Friday, as uncertainties in the financial markets and inflation fears prompted investment buying. The value of gold as a safe-haven investment was boosted due to worries of ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Sesame seed exports likely to take a hit
Cash crunch, steep hike in domestic prices cited as reasons More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Cardamom continues to rule high
Upward trend continued in cardamom prices at the auctions held in Kerala and Tamil Nadu last week. Anticipating higher demand and a consequent further price rise, major growers and traders are said to be holding back an estimated 1,000 ... More

COMMODITY MARKETS
Gold, crude poised to test further upside in 2008
Tight balance in market fundamentals; investor interest expected to continue More

INTERVIEW
‘BT will overtake IT in market capitalisation’
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