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Buffer stocks will help sail through bad monsoon

Despite a truant monsoon, the pain of lower rains is manageable, believe researchers. Notwithstanding a grain shortage that is likely to push up prices of main commodities such as rice, sugarcane andMore

Economic Survey suggests commodity futures market reforms

The 2008/09 economic survey has suggested lifting ban on some commodity future contracts, removal of proposed transaction tax and passage ofMore

MCX launches gasoline futures

MCX has launched futures trading in gasoline from the second session starting 5 p.m. on Wednesday. There will be three contracts expiring on 25th of each month between July and September and willMore

Pepper futures fall on bearish sentiment

The pepper futures market on Tuesday fell sharply on bearish sentiments. Reports that Sri Lanka is offering medium grade matured pepper at $2,300 - $2,400 a tonne (c&f) Kochi, have spurred theMore

Centre turns cautious on sugar releases

After a release spree in the previous three months, the Centre has suddenly turned cautious on the sugar front. Only 16.60 lakh tonnes (lt) of sugar will be available for public consumption duringMore

Farmers may have exit route in co-op farming

The Andhra Pradesh Government is considering the option of offering exit route to farmers who prefer to withdraw from the cooperative farming model proposed by the State. Briefing newspersonsMore

Deficit monsoon may support sugar prices

Sugar stocks received a fresh lease of life on Monday's trading on the back of expectations of a downward revision in sugar output the next season, October 2009-September 2010, which could triggerMore

Pepper futures ease on selling pressure

The pepper futures market was easier on Monday on selling pressure caused by fears that imported pepper was flooding the market. Trading sources alleged that imported pepper was being sold atMore

Food Security Law on anvil: K.V. Thomas

Prof K.V. Thomas, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, has said the Government is giving final shape to a Food Security Law, which is a first of its kind in the world.More

Good demand for orthodox leaf tea in North India sale

Kolkata: Last week, CTC markets at North India generally followed quality, according to J. Thomas & Company Ltd, the tea auctioneers. More

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