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Prices to stay low on record foodgrain output, says FAO

Though cereal utilisation is expected to set a new record this year, the growth in utilisation may not support prices due to large carryover stocks from the previous year

Gold discount shrinks to 5-month low

Demand is picking up as the festive season has begun, the monsoon has revived rural demand and prices have moderated

Oil prices ease from June highs on weaker physical market

Brent futures were down 20 cents, or 0.39 per cent, at $51.66 per barrel

Oil prices ease from June highs on weaker physical market

There were also risks of forced supply disruptions, especially in North Africa, Nigeria, and Venezuela

Gold slips on dollar strength ahead of US jobs data

US gold futures fell 0.1 per cent to $1,267.90 an ounce

Oil prices dip after reaching June highs following US crude stock draw

International Brent crude futures were down 24 cents at $51.62 per barrel

ICEX to commence futures trading in polished diamond by December

Begins mock trading with large diamond traders on board

Gold hits lowest in 3 months

Wednesday's decline of 2.5% sharpest single-day fall since November 2015; further dip expected on possibility of US rate hike in Dec

Sugar stocks comfortable, no abnormal price rise: Centre

All India average retail price of sugar is hovering at Rs 40-42 a kg

Steel firms likely to raise price after MIP extension

Brokerages see no room for upward price revision in flat products, long products could have limited scope

Gold falls to hit the lowest in three months

Wednesday's decline of 2.46%, the sharpest single day fall since November 2015; further fall expected on possibility of US interest rate hike in December

Govt closely monitoring prices of sugar, other food items: Ram Vilas Paswan

Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha held a meeting on Tuesday to review the prices and availability of essential commodities

Oil prices rise on report of US crude stock draw

Benchmark Brent crude was trading at $51.38 per barrel, up 51 cents, or 1.0 per cent

Spot gold falls over 3.3% following global decline

Strong dollar spreads panic among jewellers; Silver sheds Rs 2,000

Gold slides to lowest since Brexit vote

Spot gold was down 1.7 per cent at $1,289.17 an ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery were down $22.30 an ounce at $1,290.40

Oil prices rise on report of US crude stock draw

In international oil markets, benchmark Brent crude futures were trading at $51.29 per barrel, up 42 cents, or 0.8 percent

Oil prices rise on report of US crude stock draw

In international oil markets, benchmark Brent crude futures were trading at $51.29 per barrel, up 42 cents, or 0.8 per cent

Maharashtra's sugar output expected to hit 6-year low

Dip is due to fall in sugarcane area and availability of the crop for crushing

Indian shrimp output set to grow by 4.9% till 2018

The projected growth rate is second highest among the major shrimp-producing regions

Is GM mustard harmful for honey bees?

Confusion prevails because of conflicting claims by lobby groups, industry bodies