Mentha oil prices rose by Rs 10.40 to Rs 919 per kg in futures trade today on pick up in domestic and export demand against restricted arrivals from the producing regions.

Mentha oil futures rise on improved spot demand

Press Trust of India

Crude palm oil traded higher by Rs 1.80 to Rs 410.80 per 10 kg in futures market today as speculators created fresh positions after a rise in demand at spot markets.

Crude palm oil futures trade higher on spot demand

Soyameal exports in September rose sharply by 68.4 per cent to 2.9 lakh tonnes, compared to 1.7 lakh tonnes in the same month last year, the Soyabean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has said.

Soyameal export jumps 68.4% in Sept

Refined oil prices edged higher by 80 paise to Rs 495.20 per 10 kg in futures trade today, tracking firming trend at spot markets.

Refined soya oil futures gain slightly

Amid fears over lower cotton yield this season, Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is set to enter Punjab and Haryana markets within a week for buying crop, a move which will curb wide variation in cotton prices.

CCI to buy cotton from Punjab, Haryana

With the ban on futures trading in sugar 'lapsing,' the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has sought permission to trade in it, a top official said today.

NCDEX seeks permission to do futures trading in sugar

Potato prices declined by Rs 5.60 to Rs 575.20 per quintal in futures trading today after speculators booked profits at higher levels.

Potato futures weaken on profit-booking

Steady demand from sectors like automobile and consumer durables helped domestic steel consumption rise 9.8 per cent to 29.82 million tonne during the first half of the current fiscal over the year-ago period.

India's steel consumption in H1 FY11 up 9.8%

Silver prices climbed to hit new high of Rs 35,075 per kg, as speculators built up huge positions, driven by a rally in global markets, where it soared to 30-year high.

Silver futures at record high on firming global trend

Natural rubber output in India, which is the world's fourth largest producer, is expected to increase by nine per cent in the current year to 8.95 lakh tonnes over 2009, brokerage firm Karvy Comtrade has said.

India's natural rubber production to go up by 9%

Buoyed by firming trend overseas and pick up in domestic demand, nickel continued its firmness and traded 0.96 per cent higher to Rs 1,118 per kg in futures trade today.

Nickel extend gains in futures trade

Copper prices moved up by Rs 2.05 to Rs 369.10 per kg in futures trade today, supported by a firming trend overseas amid pick up in domestic demand.

Copper futures gain slightly on global cues

Copra edible prices declined in an otherwise steady spices market here today due to reduced consumer demand coupled with increased arrivals.

Copra edible declines on weak demand

Turmeric prices fell by Rs 230 to Rs 11,352 per quintal in futures trade today, as speculators indulged in profit-booking at existing higher levels.

Turmeric futures down on profit-booking

Lead futures traded 0.78 per cent higher to Rs 103.20 per kg today, as speculators enlarged positions, tracking firming trend in other base metals in global markets on weakening dollar.

Lead futures gain 0.78% on global cues

Extending its record-breaking spree for the third straight day, gold here rose to Rs 19,900 per ten grams while silver climbed to a record level of Rs 35,300 per kg today.

Gold, silver prices surge on global cues, festival demand

Gur prices fell up to Rs 100 per quintal in the wholesale jaggery market today on selling by stockists on subdued demand.

Gur falls on stockists selling

Jeera prices fell by Rs 126 to Rs 13,275 per quintal in futures trade today, as speculators reduced their positions on subdued demand in the spot market.

Jeera futures down on subdued demand

Mustardseed prices gained by Rs 3.20 to Rs 555 per 20 kg in futures trading on speculative buying in line with higher spot markets sentiment.

Mustardseed futures up on increased buying

Tin prices rose further at the non-ferrous metal market here today on sustained demand from stockists and industrial users amid firming trend in the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Select base metals strengthen on global cues

In restricted activity, sugar prices declined by Rs 10 per quintal in the wholesale sugar market today on subdued demand against adequate stocks.

Sugar eases on adequate supply

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