Gold and silver fell from their record highs in the national capital today on reduced offtake at existing higher levels amid weak global cues.

Gold, silver retreat from record levels on weak global cues

Press Trust of India

Copra prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today owing to subdued demand from retailers and stockists.

Copra falls on subdued demand

An overall steady trend was noticed at the spices market here today in the absence of demand from stockists and retailers amidst restricted arrivals.

Spices ends stable in sluggish trade

In restricted activity, low density polymer prices traded marginally lower by 50 paise per kg in the local plastic market today due to reduced offtake by plastic bag makers.

Low density polymer declines on reduced offtake

The uptrend in sugar remained unabated as prices rose further at the Vashi Wholesale market here today on continued buying from stockists and traders amidst robust consumer demand.

Sugar strengthens on rising demand

Gur chakku prices improved by Rs 50 per quintal in the national capital today following restricted supply amid better offtake.

Gur up on fresh buying, less arrivals

State-run trading firm, PEC has invited bids for importing 15,000 tonnes of refined, bleached and deodorised palmolein (edible grade palm oil) to ease the shortage of edible oil in the country.

PEC invites bids for importing 15 k tns of edible oil

US has briefed Pakistan on President Barack Obama's decision to endorse India for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council and assured Islamabad that his support to the bid is not at its expense.

Obama's support to India's UNSC bid not at Pak expense: US

Both the precious metals, gold and silver, declined further at the bullion market here today due to sustained offerings by stockists and traders in tandem with weak trend in global markets.

Gold, silver decline further on weak global cues

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the country&rsquo;s largest commodity derivatives platform, is closely monitoring volatility in precious metals to take a call on raising margins. Traders believe MCX may raise margins next week if last week&rsquo;s high volatility continues on Monday.

Volatility may force MCX to raise precious metal margins

Business Standard

Gold imports went up by 65 per cent to 43 tonnes during October over the corresponding month last year following rise in festive demand despite high prices.

October gold import soars 65% to 43 tonnes

State-run MMTC has invited competitive bids for the import of 37,000 tonnes of pulses, to be delivered next month.

MMTC floats tender for import of 37,000 tonnes pulses

Aluminium futures fell by 0.32 per cent to Rs 108.40 per kg today as speculators reduced their exposure amid a weak trend in the spot market on sluggish demand.

Aluminium futures down 0.32% on sluggish spot demand

Mentha oil futures plunged by Rs 30.90 to Rs 1,163.20 per kg today as traders reduced their holdings, driven by a weak demand in the spot market.

Mentha oil futures dip on sluggish spot demand

Cardamom prices surged by Rs 29.40 to Rs 1,010.40 per kg in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions, driven by a pick-up in spot demand due to the marriage season.

Cardamom futures surge 3% on spot demand

Zinc futures declined by 1.91 per cent to Rs 105.50 per kg at the Multi Commodity Exchange today, in tandem with a weak trend on the London Metal Exchange.

Zinc futures down 1.91% on weak overseas trend

Buoyed by spot demand in domestic markets and a strong trend overseas, nickel futures rose by 0.26 per cent to Rs 1,027.30 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange today.

Nickel strengthens on domestic spot demand, global cues

Lead futures fell by 1.43 per cent to Rs 110.50 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange today as speculators offloaded their holdings amid a weak trend at the London Metal Exchange.

Lead down 1.43% in futures trade

Potato prices rose by Rs 17 to Rs 647 per quintal in futures trade today as traders enlarged their positions on good demand in the spot markets, supported by the on-going marriage season.

Potato futures gain on good spot demand

Refined soya oil prices traded marginally lower by Rs 1.35 to Rs 559.05 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits at existing higher levels amid fall in demand in the spot market.

Refined soya futures slip on profit taking

Crude palm oil prices moved up by Rs 4.90 to Rs 498 per 10 kgs in futures trade today on pick up in demand in the spot market in view of the marriage season.

Crude palm oil futures up on spot demand

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