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DGFT probing secret import of pepper

Probing alleged misuse of free trade agreements with Sri Lanka and Nepal for duty-free import

DGFT initiates probe into FTA violations in pepper trade

The Director General of Foreign Trade is looking into allegations that trade agreements with Sri Lanka and Nepal are being misused to dump cheap pepper in the Indian market

India's coffee grower set to cash in on boom in global prices

The domestic production is set to be highest ever in the range of 340,000 tonnes

Coffee Board targets 400,000 tonnes production in 5 years

Enhances subsidy rates and extends assistance to corporates & co-operatives in 12th Plan period

Planters see lower crop than estimated by Coffee Board for 2014-15

The Coffee Board has projected a record crop at 344,500 tonnes as against the planters' estimate of 300,000 tonnes for 2014-15

Domestic iron ore prices might drop 30%

Global oversupply and decline in demand from Chinese steel mills is likely to pull down spot prices to around $65 a tonne in next two years

Steel mills want transparent allocation of mining leases in Karnataka

In Karnataka, all iron ore mining concessions allocated so far are either to merchant miners or to individuals

Titan to raise Rs 524 cr from revamped gold deposit scheme

Six-month, 10-month schemes launched with effect from November

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

According to Karnataka's tax laws, Amazon is classified as a commission agent

NMDC surprised market with price cut

Lump prices reduced by Rs 200 per tonne, steel industry disappointed over its move to retain fines prices

South Indian tea growers face crisis as prices fall

Average price prevails below cost of production this year

Titan to launch revamped gold plan

The company is also evaluating its tie-up with NBFC players to expand the scope of its schemes

Progressive labour reforms key to take us to next level in India: Volkmar Denner

Interview with Chairman of the board of management, Bosch Group

Bosch looks to double sales in Asia-Pacific by 2020

Pegs strong growth for itself in India as the economy is headed for a 6% growth in 2015

NTPC awaits forest dept nod for wind project in Bagalkot district

Company also awaiting coal allocation for second stage of 4,000 Mw super thermal power project at Kudgi in Bijapur district

Govt to aid coffee growers in fight against pest attacks

The severity of WSB attacks has been such that many estates have resorted to uprooting arabica plants to avoid further damage

Hudhud devastates organic coffee plantations in Araku Valley in AP

About 20% of area under crop damaged by recent cyclone in Araku valley

Nabard sets up Rs 2,000 crore fund for mega food parks

To announce guidelines at a stakeholder meeting in Mumbai on October 29

Steel makers go slow on iron ore sourcing via e-auctions

Kalyani Steel mulls importing for the first time; JSW Steel to import 10 million tonnes

Bosch serves memo to striking employees

Workers told to resume work immediately to restart wage negotiations