Gold prices slumped further at the domestic bullion market today on the back of hectic offloading by stockists and retail speculators, triggered by a overnight sell-off overseas.

Gold, silver sink on heavy sell-off, weak global sentiment

Press Trust of India

The sharp fall in the export of spices and spice-based products continued in September also as the volume of shipment declined 19 per cent during the April- September period (H1) compared with the same period last year.

Spices exports decline in H1 

Business Standard

Eyeing almost 10 per cent annual growth in the country, the man-made fibre textiles industry is set to add another 1.5 million tonnes to its polyester fibre capacity by March 2013. Gathering at the first ever International Conference on Man-made Fibre Textiles, the industry is looking to squeeze the gap between cotton and man-made fibre consumption in India.

India to add 1.5 MTPA polyester fibre by 2013

Faced with delayed crushing of cane by sugar mills and uncertainty over final prices, farmers in Uttar Pradesh, India&rsquo;s second-largest sugar producer, have started supplying the raw material to jaggery units at Rs 220 a quintal. Though the prevailing cane price is Rs 20-30 a quintal lower than the state advised price (SAP) of Rs 250 recently announced by the state government, yet farmers want to vacate the field for wheat sowing. Farmers in Madhya Pradesh are also selling cane to jaggery units.

Farmers sell cane to jaggery units as sugar mills delay crushing

The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) is contemplating to lodge a complaint with the government on cheaper Chinese imports that are expected to harm the domestic industry in the long-run.

Aluminium body seeks safeguard duty on Chinese imports 

MCA cancels NSE&rsquo;s voting right of excess shares too.

Ownership norms: MCX, NMCE get 6 months

Gold futures prices fell by 0.28% to Rs 20,594 per 10 grams today as speculators indulged in reducing their positions amid a weak Asian trend as Japan's nuclear crisis intensified.

Gold futures down on Asian cues

Silver prices fell further by 0.69% to Rs 51,842 per kg in futures trading today amid a weak trend in Asian trade and domestic markets.

Silver extends losses on weak Asian cues

In restricted activity, copper futures prices rose by 0.20% to Rs 422.50 per kg today, as speculators enlarged their positions amid a slightly better trend at the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Copper futures marginally up on global cues

Lead strengthened by 0.30% to Rs 117.20 per kg in futures trading today on bargain buying by speculators amid a better trend overseas.

Lead strengthens in futures trade

Crude palm oil futures prices rose by Rs 2 to Rs 523.50 per 10 kg today as speculators created fresh positions on expectations of a rise in demand in the spot market.

Crude palm oil futures up on rising demand

Refined oil futures prices rose by Rs 10.70 to Rs 617 per 10 kg today, as traders enlarged their positions, supported by a firm trend in spot markets on strong demand.

Refined soya oil futures rise on spot demand

Guarseed futures prices surged Rs 56 to Rs 2,789 per quintal today, largely driven by short covering, firm domestic sentiments.

Guarseed futures up on increased buying support

Potato futures prices fell by Rs 13.50 to Rs 599 per quintal today as speculators offloaded their positions, driven by less offtake in the spot market.

Potato futures down 2.2% on reduced offtake

Nickel futures rose further by 0.33% today supported by pick up in spot demand and covering-up of short positions by speculators.

Nickel futures up on spot demand, short-covering

Crude oil prices rose by 0.14% to Rs 4,450 per barrel in futures trade today after it recovered in Asian trade.

Crude oil futures recovers marginally on Asian cues

Mentha oil prices rose by Rs 8.40 to Rs 1,244.30 per kg in futures trade today as traders created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand at spot market, supported by firm export and domestic demand.

Mentha oil rises on export, domestic demand

Cardamom prices fell by Rs 15.20 to Rs 1,146.50 per kg in futures trade today as speculators preferred to book profits, triggered by subdued spot demand.

Cardamom remains weak on profit booking

Palmolein oil prices fell by Rs 20 per quintal in thin trade in the oils and oilseeds market today, largely due to a weakening trend in overseas markets.

Palmolein oil fall on global cues

Gram and its dal prices rose up to Rs 50 per quintal in the wholesale pulses market today on pick-up in retailers demand.

Gram, its dal up on pick-up in demand

Steady conditions prevailed in the local steel and iron market today in the absence of worthwhile activity amid tight funds position. Steel prices settled around previous levels after moving in a narrow range.

Steel prices remain steady

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