The Hindu Business Line : Friday, May 11, 2007

COMMODITY EXCHANGES
NMCE launches new series of futures contracts
National Multi-Commodity Exchange on Thursday launched new series in soya oil, guar seed and chana desi futures contracts. The new contracts in soya oil and guar seed will expire on September 20, 2007, whereas that in chana on November 20, ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Monsoon sets in early over Andaman Sea
`Conditions favourable for further advancement' More

INSIGHT
Three nutrients for farm growth
Sustained farm growth at robust rates for 5-10 years is the answer to correcting the lopsided nature of current overall economic growth and ensuring genuine inclusion. Huge investments are required. But these must be properly deployed and value reali sed. It is more an issue of governance, accountability and teamwork, says G. CHANDRASHEKHAR. More

COMMODITIES
Cardamom prices drop on weak demand
Rates fall Rs 10-15 a kg; exporters absent More

RUBBER
`Rubber futures detrimental to daily trade'
The volatile speculation in rubber futures is adversely affecting not only the daily trade but also the smooth functioning of the rubber sector, the Cochin Rubber Merchants Association has said. Growers were deprived of their due benefit during ... More

Sheet rubber edges higher
Spot rubber prices showed a mixed trend on Thursday. The market activities were sluggish as major international markets were in a bearish mood. Sheet rubber closed marginally higher by 25 paise at Rs 84.25 a kg at Kottayam on scattered ... More

TEA
Lower tea volume on offer at Coonoor
It can bring about a rise in price if the demand increases More

JUTE
Order for supply of jute bags soon
The first order for supply of B Twill jute bags for the ensuing kharif season is expected to be issued soon by the Office of the Jute Commissioner. A Production Control Order (PCO) for supply of around 1.32 lakh bales of B Twill bags is expected ... More

COCONUT & COPRA
Replanting plan
10-YEAR PROJECT: Workers weighing and packing copra at Kavaratti in Lakshadweep. The Coconut Development Board has decided to replant coconut palms in a total area of 4.5 lakh hectares spread across the country involving a total expenditure of Rs ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Pepper futures decline as Vietnam prices ease
Pepper futures market on Thursday declined on reported easing of prices in Vietnam by $50-100 a tonne. Brazil also said to have reduced its prices in line with the Vietnamese trend. Weakening of Indian rupee also kept the prices lower. ... More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY
Fresh curbs likely on pvt purchase of wheat in UP
Stock declaration limit may be cut from 50,000 tonnes More

INTERVIEW
`Steel prices may soften on excess Chinese output'
Essar Group official sees a slight rise in rates this year More

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