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Vol. 2    Issue 8     19 May, 2008 - 25 May, 2008
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    Crop Weathe

    Rice is in harvesting stage in AP and prevailing dry weather is favourable.   Read full story...

     
    NCDEX Prices

    NCDEX Prices   Read full story...

     
    MCX Prices

    MCX Prices   Read full story...

     
    MCX & NCDEX Weekly Trading Pattern

    MCX & NCDEX Weekly Trading Pattern   Read full story...

     
    M’rashtra to dispose of controversial red wheat

    About 40,000 tonnes of red wheat lying in over 300 warehouses of the state will be disposed   Read full story...

     
    Oil World estimates larger 2008-09 rapeseed crop

    The world 2008-09 rapeseed crop is expected to rise to 52.67 million tonnes   Read full story...

     
    Stock limit on oilseeds in Maharashtra

    The Government of Maharashtra is contemplating to impose stock limit on oilseeds from May 21   Read full story...

     
    Govt imposes 15% export duty on steel products

    In order to control increase in prices of the alloy, the government imposes 15 per cent   Read full story...

     
    ISO cuts world sugar surplus estimates

    Global sugar production will surpass consumption by 8.0 million tonnes (mt) in 2007-08   Read full story...

     
    April commodity turnover at Rs 3.38 trillion

    The combined turnover of commodity bourses in the country rose 8.3 per cent to Rs 3.38 trillion in April,   Read full story...

     
    Gujarat cotton farmers gear up for Second White Revolution

    Cotton farmers in Gujarat are planning to set up their own cooperative thereby setting the stage for a second White Revolution in the state.   Read full story...

     
    Myanmar cyclone delays pulses import

    The arrival of imported pulses has been delayed by 15-20 days due to the recent cyclone in Myanmar.   Read full story...

     
    More MCX delivery centres for gold futures

    MCX is planning to open additional delivery centres to facilitate delivery of the precious metal   Read full story...

     
    Govt. may lift ban on non-Basmati export

    The government may partially lift the ban on non-Basmati rice export following the good procurement of wheat by the state agencies.   Read full story...

     
    Export demand for Basmati may dip: Experts

    The government has imposed an export tax of Rs 8,000/tonne on Basmati rice.   Read full story...

     
    Govt mulls canalising maize exports

    The government is considering canalizing of maize export through state-run agencies.   Read full story...

     
    World rice yield to hit record levels

    Global paddy production this year is expected to increase 2.3 per cent, hitting a new record of 666 million tonnes.   Read full story...

     
    Govt eases rules for PSU food imports

    The government has eased rules in regard to public sector imports to ensure quick sourcing   Read full story...

     
    FM rules out cut in import duty on crude

    Finance Minister P Chidambaram on May 14 ruled out a cut in import duty on crude oil,   Read full story...

     
    Crude surpasses $127 per barrel

    For the first time ever, crude oil prices moved above the $127 a barrel level on Friday.   Read full story...

     
    Tight supply, rising crude may push rubber higher

    Record gains in crude oil prices, unfavourable weather in producing countries and a return of consumer buying even at higher levels   Read full story...

     
    Vegoil imports show declining trend: SEAI

    The import of edible oils in April this year increased to 309,629 tonnes compared to 306,245 tonnes   Read full story...

     
    Declining arrivals, better demand keeps spice complex firm

    After a steady opening in the Kochi market, pepper prices then moved up, underpinned by fresh buying support.   Read full story...

     
    Basmati rice surges as exporters turn active

    Good export and stockists’ demand boosted domestic rice sentiments during the week,   Read full story...

     
    Lower global stocks, weak Re boost maize

    Maize prices firmed up from midweek onwards on good export and domestic demand despite ample supply.   Read full story...

     
    Restricted demand keeps wheat range-bound

    Domestic wheat mostly traded range-bound on the lower side as procurement by government agencies eased amidst restricted arrivals.   Read full story...

     
    Mustard seed weakens; soybean, g'nut improve

    Soybean traded firm in the physical markets during the week starting May 12 while mustard seed   Read full story...

     
    Strong global, domestic cues keep vegoils firm

    Vegetable oil prices continued last week’s positive tone following strengthening global markets and a tight stock situation in both domestic and global markets.   Read full story...

     
    SPOT QUOTES

    SPOT QUOTES   Read full story...

     
    Chana, tur prices improve; other pulses mixed

    Afirm sentiment was observed in major chana markets during the week starting May 12.   Read full story...

     
    LME Base Metal prices

    LME Base Metal prices   Read full story...

     
    Tin set to be most expensive metal

    Tin is vying with nickel to become the most expensive metal traded on the London Metal Exchange   Read full story...

     
    No evidence of silver futures misuse: CFTC

    The US commodities regulatory body has found no evidence that silver prices had been manipulated downward by short sellers after re-examining long-term   Read full story...

     
    Crude market creaking after record highs

    US oil refiners are shaking the rust and cobwebs from facilities, a move that usually would ignite a rally in the crude oil market.   Read full story...

     
    Early seen easing MONSOON INFLATION Pressures

    VcNever in the past has the nation's focused so much on monsoon forecast and weekly inflation figures as we are now witnessing.   Read full story...

     
    Supply worries help crude oil recover

    Crude oil futures climbed again after witnessing a minor decline recently, on firmness in the product market ahead of summer driving season in the US.   Read full story...

     
    Bullion uncertain, looks to $ for direction

    Precious metals witnessed shaky trade during the week as indecision in currency and crude oil markets imparted volatility to prices.   Read full story...

     
    Chinese quake sparks rally in base metrals

    Supply worries after a severe earthquake in China added positive sentiments to the entire base metals complex.   Read full story...

     
    Potato stays firm as demand outpaces supply

    Spot potato prices improved during the week ending to Thursday on the back of good demand from consumers and corporates against reduced arrivals,   Read full story...

     
    Local mill, export demand lifts cotton

    Domestic cotton prices increased during the week ended to Thursday because of excellent demand from exporters and local millers amidst a slowdown in supplies.   Read full story...

     
    Sugar slips on sluggish demand, better supplies

    Sugar traded bearish during the week ended to Thursday on the back of poor demand from retailers and bulk consumers against higher supplies.   Read full story...

     
    Falling Re raises hopes for guar exports

    Guar markets opened this week on the weaker side and stayed there on poor export demand for the complex.   Read full story...

     
    SPOT QUOTES

    SPOT QUOTES   Read full story...

     
    Spices Futures

    Fresh buying marked black pepper June futures on the NCDEX counter.   Read full story...

     
    SPOT QUOTES

    SPOT QUOTES   Read full story...

     
    Oil Complex Futures

    NCDEX soybean futures traded sideways amid strong global cues neutralised by stock limits imposed by UP and Maharashtra governments.   Read full story...

     
    Cereals Futures

    Opening weak, maize futures traded sideways, seeing roller-coaster movements.   Read full story...

     

     

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