Lead futures prices edged higher by 0.67% to Rs 105.20 per kg today, as speculators built up fresh positions, tracking a rebound in base metals at the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Lead futures gain 0.67% on global cues

Press Trust of India

Nickel prices moved up by over 1% to Rs 898.60 per kg in futures trade today, amid a firming trend in base metals overseas.

Nickel futures gain over 1% on global cues, spot demand

Refined soya oil prices shot up by 2.35% to Rs 649.90 per 10 kg in range-bound trade in the futures market today amid a pick-up in spot demand.

Refined soya oil futures up 2.35% on spot demand

Pepper prices moved up by Rs 105 to Rs 34,900 per quintal in futures trade today on fresh buying by traders following a rise in spot market demand amid low arrivals from producing regions.

Pepper futures rise on fresh buying

Mentha oil futures prices gained Rs 6.50 to Rs 1336.50 per kg today, on rising industrial demand in the spot market amid restricted arrivals from producing region.

Mentha oil futures up on rising industrial demand

Potato prices fell by Rs 8.40 to Rs 617.80 per quintal in futures trade today as traders offloaded their positions amid sluggish demand in the spot market.

Potato futures fall by 1.34% on increased supply

Jeera futures prices rose by Rs 103 to Rs 13,871 per quintal today, as traders created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in spot market demand.

Jeera futures up on spot demand

Castorseed futures prices improved by Rs 52.50 to Rs 3,734.50 per quintal today, following fresh buying by traders.

Castorseed futures up on fresh buying support

Base metal prices rose up to Rs 5 per kg on the local non-ferrous metal market today, largely backed by stockists in tandem with a firming global trend.

Base metals rebound on global cues

Buoyed by spot demand from bulk consumers and the government's decision to allow exports, sugar prices rose by 0.63% to Rs 3,023 per quintal in futures trade at the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) today.

Sugar futures recovers by 0.63%

Wheat procurement by central agencies has risen in 2011-12 marketing season on the back of increased buying in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar, but that of rice is yet to pick up, Parliament was informed today.

Wheat buying on a high, rice yet to pick up

Gold prices soared at the domestic bullion market today on sustained demand from stockists as well as jewellers amid marriage seasonal offtake on the back of bullish global cues.

Gold jumps on global cues, silver also soars

A common refrain of all domestic and foreign groups planning to build large steel mills here is that land acquisition remains difficult. The problem got exacerbated with some states opting for a hands off policy on land acquisition for hosting industries, including steel mills. We are, therefore, witness to major portions of 10-12 million tonnes (mt) of new steel capacity being added annually by way of expansion of existing units rather than through new projects.

Steel mills: Outsourcing virtues

Business Standard

Country imports 45% of its total consumption; depreciating rupee likely to increase cost of imports.

Edible oil prices likely to rise 10%

The Maharashtra government has decided it cannot afford the demand by farmer bodies and political parties to ensure cotton growers get Rs 6,000 a quintal.

High cotton price demand hurts Maharashtra govt

While Maharastra will review the incentive proposal for cotton growers after civic polls, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has not yet started procurement for this season. With November already over, it is now in a a wait and watch mode on prices, which could delay procurement further.

No procurement yet for new season

Gold futures prices declined by 0.27% to Rs 28,659 per 10 grams today, as speculators booked profits at existing higher levels amid a weakening trend in the Asian region.

Gold futures soften on profit-booking, global cues

Tracking a weak trend in overseas markets, crude palm oil futures prices declined by Rs 2.30 to Rs 511.90 per 10 kg today as speculators offloaded their positions.

Crude palm oil futures shed 0.45% 

Cardamom futures prices rose by Rs 14.90 to Rs 656.20 per kg today, as speculators created fresh positions, driven by a rising demand in the spot market against less arrivals from producing regions.

Cardamom futures gain 2.32% on spot demand

Mentha oil futures prices fell by Rs 7.30 to Rs 1,334.50 per kg today, as traders booked profits at existing higher levels amid subdued spot demand.

Mentha oil futures fall 0.54% on profit-booking

Continuing on their winning streak for the third straight day, sugar prices moved up by 0.26% in futures trade today as speculators engaged in building huge positions on expectations that the government may allow further exports.

Sugar futures extend gains on further exports hopes

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