Irregular rain, input cost pressure prompt price rises by some firms others to follow
Major powers will also meet Iran on Wednesday to discuss its nuclear programme
Production in current crop season likely to decline
Domestic demand also pushed prices higher
Speculators enlarge positions on improving sentiment
Weak export demand also pulled the spice lower
Weak rupee also supports prices
Weak rupee restricted the fall
Exporters rush to encash benefits of a weak currency by booking profits low output estimates add to flare
About 2.5 mt likely to come in future, but even this may not depress prices enough to make oil extraction worthwhile
However euro zone debt continue to cast a shadow over the market
However, lower supplies and dwindling stocks restrict losses
June and July contracts shed more than 3% each as traders offload holdings
Reports of higher output this year in growing areas add pressure on prices
Higher supply, lower demand in physical markets lead fall in future prices
Metal loses 1.7% in Asian markets
Sentiment turns bearish as gold falls for second day in global markets, on fears Greece may exit euro