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Karnataka weeds out transport hurdles

Initiates steps to resolve teething problems and procedural delays

Aquaculture product exports rise 54% in FY12

Nearly 25 mt cane diverted for fodder in Maharashtra

Gold futures gain 0.23% on global cues

Weak dollar increased the demand for the metal overseas, helping it reach a three-month high in global markets

Copper up 0.15% on spot demand

Firm overseas trend helps uptrend

Cardamom extends losses on profit-booking

September contract falls 2.33%

Lead gains 0.57% on spot demand

Increased demand from battery-makers helps uptrend

Crude palm oil up 1.7% on global cues

August contract rises by similar margin

Mentha oil rises 0.4% on firm demand

Export enquiries influence prices

Gold near 3-1/2-month high on ECB hopes, platinum firm

Investors remained hopeful that ECB would soon take action to contain the region's debt crisis

Sugar falls over 1% on subdued demand

Additional supply of non-levy sugar by the government influences prices

Jeera falls over 2% on higher supply

Improved rains in Gujarat influences sentiment

Pepper down 1% on sluggish exports, spot demand

October contrat falls 0.46%

Chana remains weak on sluggish demand

September contract falls over 1%

Potato falls 1.3% on increased supply

Lower demand influences prices

Silver futures up 0.36% on global cues

Firm spot demand supports uptrend

Universal Commodity Exchange to go live soon

Jewellery makers look at new products to revive sales

Commodities enter bull market after drought hits crops

Cotton Advisory Board may lower output estimate