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Gold futures down on global cues
Speculators reduced their positions, taking weak cues from overseas
Silver futures down 0.22% on overseas trend
Speculators trimmed their exposures
Copper declines 0.27% on global cues, subdued demand
Subdued domestic demand also weighed on the metal prices
Lead down on subdued demand, global cues
Speculators booked profits amid subdued domestic demand and weakness in base metals at the London Metal Exchange
Mentha oil recovers on strong demand
Speculators created fresh positions driven by strong domestic and export demand in the spot market
Zinc weakens on subdued demand, global cues
Subdued domestic demand and weak trend in entire base metals pack in the overseas markets pull prices down
Is gold's bull-run over after 12 years of gains?
Ultra-low interest rates, fears of inflation have so far failed to propel prices out of the past year's sideways trading channel
Tea exports down 20% in first half
Higher prices, lower availability among the reasons
Malay tax move alarms edible oil industry
Kuala Lumpur slashes export tax on palm oil processors and refiners seek import duty on crude and refined oil to stop expected surge
Government to reduce unsold levy sugar carryover to 6 months
At present, sugar mills have to sell 10% of their produce at Rs 1,900 a quintal as levy obligation. The open market price is Rs 3,200 a quintal
Mentha oil remains up on increased demand
Reports of lower output estimate this year further fueled the uptrend
Potato recovers on spot demand
The March delivery traded higher by Rs 3.30, or 0.47% to Rs 711.90 per quintal
Copper extends losses on weak global cues
The April contract shed Rs 1.45, or 0.33% to Rs 442.45 per kg
Lead remains weak on sluggish demand
The January contract traded lower by 30 paise, or 0.24% to Rs 126.80 per kg