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Jute mills mull anti-dumping case against imports from Bangladesh
Between April and August this year, the import of jute yarn and twine increased 65%annually
 "Jute mills mull anti-dumping case against imports from Bangladesh")
Soy oil imports jump as MP farmers seek alternatives
The Narmada river belt has become the new rice bowl of Madhya Pradesh, much of it at the expense of soy
 "Soy oil imports jump as MP farmers seek alternatives")
 "Oil drops as weak European data adds to demand concerns")
 "Record output, acreage pull cotton prices to lowest levels this year")
Govt plans to ease curbs on organic food export
While export of primary organic agricultural produce is allowed, there are restrictions on a host of other commodities, such as pulses and edible oil
 "Govt plans to ease curbs on organic food export")
 "Punjab incentives to Basmati millers showing results")
 "Short supply, festive demand pullup groundnut oil prices")
Coriander futures declines on subdued demand
Price for November delivery declined by 1.3%
 "Coriander futures declines on subdued demand")
Silver up 0.2% as traders enlarge positions
Metal for delivery in March traded higher by 0.16%
 "Silver up 0.2% as traders enlarge positions")
Mentha oil up 0.8% on spot demand
Oil for delivery in November edged up by 0.79%
 "Mentha oil up 0.8% on spot demand")
Palm oil down 0.7% on profit-booking
Oil for delivery in October fell by 0.49%
 "Palm oil down 0.7% on profit-booking")
Cardamom up 1.9% on firm demand
Spice for delivery in October was up by 1.08%
 "Cardamom up 1.9% on firm demand")
Copper up 0.02% on global cues, spot demand
Marketmen said apart from a firming trend in base metals, better demand from domestic industries at spot markets, influenced copper prices
 "Copper up 0.02% on global cues, spot demand")
Zinc down by 0.2% on low demand
Participants reduced their positions
 "Zinc down by 0.2% on low demand")
Lead marginally up on spot demand
Positive cues from global markets also influenced prices
 "Lead marginally up on spot demand")
Nickel up by 0.4% on global cues
Speculators enlarged their positions amid a firming trend overseas
 "Nickel up by 0.4% on global cues")
Gold futures fall 0.2% on global cues
Speculators indulged in trimming positions in tandem with a weak global trend
 "Gold futures fall 0.2% on global cues")
Gold holds above $1,200, but bearish sentiment prevails
The metal is still not too far from a low of $1,183.46 reached earlier on Monday as a strong US jobs report dented its safe-haven appeal
 "Gold holds above $1,200, but bearish sentiment prevails")
 "Chinese long-steel imports distorting Indian market")
Gold hits four-year low, recovers
Spot gold was seen trading last at $1,197.2 an oz, a marginal rise from the previous day's close at $1,191 an oz