Page 723 - Commodity News
Oil prices fall further in Asia
The weak manufacturing sector in China affected prices
 "Oil prices fall further in Asia")
Global wheat prices rise to highest in a year
The US is the biggest wheat exporter, while Russia and Ukraine are expected to rank fifth and sixth in the 2013-14 season
 "Global wheat prices rise to highest in a year")
Holcim-Lafarge merger to have major impact in India
The merger, likely to materialise in the first half of this year, will have major implications for India, the world's second largest producer and consumer of cement
 "Holcim-Lafarge merger to have major impact in India")
Mango exports: Alphonso's loss could be Dussehri's gain
Despite being largest mango producer in country, UP lacks on export front
 "Mango exports: Alphonso's loss could be Dussehri's gain")
Uttar Pradesh sugar output declines 13% to 6.42 mt
In 2011-12 and 2012-13, production in the state stood at 6.97 mt and 7.4 mt, respectively
 "Uttar Pradesh sugar output declines 13% to 6.42 mt")
High coconut oil prices pave way for adulteration
According to traders, almost 70% of the coconut oil sold through unbranded retail network is impure
 "High coconut oil prices pave way for adulteration")
Gold declines on subdued demand; silver ends steady
Gold prices declined by Rs 30 to Rs 30,680 per 10 grams in the national capital
 "Gold declines on subdued demand; silver ends steady")
Coffee exports in April up 11% at Rs 535 cr
Export realisation remained as high as Rs 1,68,362 per tonne in April, 2014
 "Coffee exports in April up 11% at Rs 535 cr")
Gold futures up 0.22% on global cues
Traders build fresh positions as metal surges to near three-week high abroad, on sustained tension in Ukraine
 "Gold futures up 0.22% on global cues")
Coriander up 0.9% on strong demand, tight supply
Spice for delivery in May traded higher by Rs 73, or 0.78%
 "Coriander up 0.9% on strong demand, tight supply")
Jeera up 1.3% on pick up in demand
Spice for delivery in May gained 1.29%
 "Jeera up 1.3% on pick up in demand")
Crude palm oil up 0.2% as demand picks up
Oil for delivery in May traded higher by 0.07%
 "Crude palm oil up 0.2% as demand picks up")
Chilli down 3.2% on sluggish demand
Spice for delivery in July traded lower by 2.28%
 "Chilli down 3.2% on sluggish demand")
Potato up 0.8% on rising demand
Commodity for delivery in June gained 0.45%
 "Potato up 0.8% on rising demand")
Mentha oil up 0.1% on spot demand
Oil for delivery in May traded higher by 60 paise, or 0.07%
 "Mentha oil up 0.1% on spot demand")
Refined soya oil up 0.5% on spot demand
Oil for delivery in May edged up by 0.21%
 "Refined soya oil up 0.5% on spot demand")
Chana up 0.85% on upsurge in demand
Traders create fresh positions on restricted arrivals from key growing areas
 "Chana up 0.85% on upsurge in demand")
Cardamom falls 0.49% on subdued demand
Speculators pare positions as stocks build up
 "Cardamom falls 0.49% on subdued demand")
Sugar falls over 1% on profit-booking
Subdued demand in spot market adds to selling pressure, but likely drop in output limits decline
 "Sugar falls over 1% on profit-booking")
Crude prices mixed in Asia
Crisis in Ukraine escalated over the weekend, affected prices
 "Crude prices mixed in Asia")