Gur dhayya prices declined by Rs 100 per quintal in the wholesale jaggery market in the national capital today following sluggish demand.

Gur dhayya fell on sluggish demand

Press Trust of India

The wholesale sugar prices ended on a quiet note in the national capital today as prices moved in tight range on alternate small bouts of trading and settled at last levels.

Sugar closes quiet on some support  

In thin trading, almond prices rose by up to Rs 50 per kg in the local dry-fruits market today on scattered demand from retailers.

Almond rises in thin trade 

Menthol prices maintained its upward march and added another Rs 5 per kg in the local chemical market today on the back of increased demand.

Menthol remains up on strong demand    

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Gold prices today surged further by Rs 430 to touch an all-time high of Rs 26,680 per 10 grams here, tracking firm trends in the global markets where adverse economic conditions boosted the metal's appeal as a protection of wealth.

Gold rallies to record high of Rs 26,680 on global cues    

Prices of select edible oils continued to rise for the third straight day by adding Rs 20 per quintal in the wholesale oils and oilseeds market today on sustained buying by vanaspati millers supported by a firming trend in overseas markets.

Edible oils up on millers buying, global cues

Select pulses prices rose by up to Rs 200 per quintal in the wholesale pulses market today on pick-up in retailers demand due to ongoing festive season.

Select pulses rise on retailers demand 

Bajra and maize prices firmed by up to Rs 20 per quintal in the wholesale grains market on increased industrial demand against tight supply.

Bajra, maize rise as demand picks up    

Low density polymer prices edged higher by 50 paise per kg in the local plastic market today due to increased offtake from plastic bag makers.

Low-density polymer trades marginally higher  

Saria prices dropped by Rs 500 per tonne in the local steel market today on reduced offtake by stockists on sluggish demand from constructions units.

Saria falls on reduced offtake  

Base metals prices recovered by up to Rs 5 per kg in the local non-ferrous metal market today on pick-up in industrial demand amid a firming global trend.

Base metals strengthen on industrial demand, global cues     

Small sugar prices displayed a mixed pattern of trading at the Vashi wholesale market here today due to alternate bouts of buying and selling.

Small sugar ends mixed in lacklustre trade  

Black pepper prices spurted at the spices market here today on the back of persistent buying by stockists and retailers amid rising export demand.

Black pepper spurts on robust demand, copra falls

Base metals recovered modestly at the non-ferrous metal market here today on good stockist buying as well as better industrial demand on the back of firming trend in London Metal Exchange (LME).

Base metals gains on good buying, global cues  

The prospect of better profit from cotton cultivation is set to shrink the areas traditionally growing rice in Punjab and Haryana, as the two neighbouring states are likely to witness a decline this year in the land meant for the foodgrain crop. As paddy transplantation season nears its ends in both upcountry states, estimates say the rice-growing areas in Punjab have declined by around three per cent, while the corresponding percentage for Haryana is five.

Paddy area to shrink in Punjab and Haryana, courtesy lucrative cotton

The closure of mines in Karnataka&rsquo;s Bellary-Hospet region has started hitting the downstream sector. Around 5,000 foundry units and a similar number in the sponge and pig iron sector have been facing a big shortage of iron ore supply. The foundry sector makes key equipment for the auto and engineering industries.

Iron ore mining clamp hits foundry sector

Last year, the rain clouds left Bihar dry. This time, the monsoon mood is favorable for the state. So, the government expects bumper production of paddy and maize. Farmers were a bit uncomfortable last month, due to deficit rainfall. However, August has been favorable, making up these losses.

With good August rain, Bihar expects bumper paddy, maize output

Jharkhand&rsquo;s agriculture fortunes may turn positive for the first time since the state came into existence. After its formation as a separate state, bifurcating Bihar, Jharkhand has seen five drought years between 2000 and 2010. The year 2011 is likely to be a fortune year for the state as it has received good rainfall this month. This is likely to help farmers harvest record paddy crop.

Record grain production likely in Jharkhand

Where prices will go isn&rsquo;t easy to predict; there are schemes to accumulate for consumption, but weigh the details.

Experts advise caution on gold-rush

Buoyed by a firming global trend, gold prices shot up by another Rs 175 to hit a new high of Rs 26,960 per ten grams in futures trade today.

Gold futures hit record high of Rs 26,960 on global cues  

Continuing its winning-streak, silver prices rose further by 174 to Rs 60,642 per kg in futures trade today as market participants indulged in building up huge positions, driven by a firm trend overseas.

Silver extend gains in futures trade on global cues 

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