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Silver up 0.9% on higher global cues

Metal for delivery in May contracts traded higher by 0.8%

Gold up 0.3% on global cues

Metal for delivery in April gained 0.28%

Oil prices rise in Asian trade

There is a stronger demand for heating fuel in the US as the country grapples with severe winter weather

MCX board to meet on Friday over regulatory diktat on FT stake

Calls an urgent board meeting

MP might pip Punjab in FY14 wheat production

Bhopal officials say multi-pronged strategy to boost cultivation and control farming costs is paying dividends

Arabica coffee prices post biggest gain since 2004

Apparel sector lags in winter-wear exports

To bridge the gap, apparel exporters are now making an effort to increase the import of specialised fabrics

Rubber procurement to stay till prices reach Rs 171 per kg

Kerala ready to allocate more funds for open market intervention in rubber

Import duty on gold, medical equipments and set up boxes may come down in interim budget

Government proposes to announce a cut in import duties in its ensuing vote on account session

Potato gains 1.16% on rise in spot demand

Speculators build positions on restricted arrivals from major producing regions

Coriander up 0.76% on good demand, tight stocks

Speculators build positions on lower arrivals from key growing belts

Chana weakens 0.8% on profit-booking

Subdued demand in spot market drives futures prices down

Crude palm oil up 0.7% on spot demand

Traders enlarge positions on speculation that demand may improve, as dry weather hurts soybean output prospects in South America

Cardamom surges 2% on strong demand

Traders create fresh positions on lower arrivals from growing areas

Mentha oil declines over 1% on profit-booking

Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from Chandousi in Uttar Pradesh also drive down prices

Silver futures up 0.73% on global cues

Speculators cover short positions as metal gains 0.4% in Singapore

Crude oil up 0.6% on overseas cues

Speculators create fresh positions amid a firm trend in Asia

Copper up 0.47% on strong global cues

Firm trend at LME, declining inventories spur futures prices at home

Aluminium rises on spot demand, overseas cues

Feb, March contracts up 0.4% and 0.24% respectively

Lead up 0.5% on strong spot demand, overseas cues

Higher offtake from battery makers and firm trend on LME influence futures prices