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Agri ministry for higher MSP in rabi crops
Besides advocating a 5-10% increase, the ministry has sided with the recommendation of CACP for oilseeds and pulses
Oil prices rebound in Asia, US data in focus
December Nymex adds 77 cents to $87.44 a barrel in the afternoon, Brent gains 70 cents to $108.95
FMC suggests review of easy credit for trading in commodities
Regulator had earlier highlighted irregularities in guar futures trade
FCI plans to rope in spot exchanges to sell wheat
Wheat sale through the electronic platform makes the process more transparent as it involves less paperwork
Rubber industrialists want skill development centre
There are over 300 functional rubber units in Punjab, with Jalandhar as the nucleus
Zinc up marginally on spot demand
Firm global cues push up October contract by 0.1%
Mentha oil rises 1.5% on industrial demand
Lower arrivals, increased export demand influence prices
Nickel rises 0.34% on global cues
Increased demand from alloy-makers supports uptrend
Lead up marginally on overseas trend
Pick up in spot demand from battery-makers supports uptrend
Cardamom up 2.2% on spot demand
Reduced supplies influence prices
Crude palm oil rises over 1% on festive demand
Firm global cues influence prices
Turmeric down 1% on subdued export demand
Adequate supplies amid mounting stocks influence prices
Jeera declines 1.5% on higher supplies
Weak overseas demand influences prices
Coriander declines 1.5% on profit-booking
Adequate stocks influence prices
Gold demand stays firm at Rs 30,894 per 10 gm
Festival season keeps purchases high
Decontrol to boost sugar companies' profits by 50%: CRISIL
Sugarcane farmers too stand to benefit from decontrol through reduction in cane arrears and share the upside in sugar prices
Platinum takes on gold
Tops investment demand this year in anticipation of price rise and buyers? desire to look different
Basmati prices rule high for the new crop
In view of the surge in exports and attractive rupee exchange rate, basmati exporters have increased the remuneration to farmers
The world will rely more and more on non-traditional suppliers: Pawan Kumar
Interview with Associate director, food and agribusiness advisory, Rabobank International