The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, December 18, 2007

RUBBER
‘Rubber output declines; won’t affect availability’
There has been a decline in rubber production this year but it will not adversely affect the availability of rubber, said the Rubber Board Chairman, Mr Sajen Peter. Addressing the 157th meeting of the Rubber Board, he said the ... More

Spot rubber in narrow range
Kottayam, Dec. 17 The domestic rubber prices continued to move in a narrow range on Monday. The chances for a short term recovery expired as the climate took a most favourable turn for latex production. Sheet rubber slipped to Rs 91.25 and Rs ... More

COIR
Coir fair nets Rs 45-cr worth business
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JUTE
Raw jute prices rule steady
Kolkata, Dec 17 Prices of raw jute have been more or less stagnant, and the raw jute trade here does not foresee an abrupt change in the price of the fibre in the near future. The benchmark TD4 grade of South Bengal jute was quoted at the Jute ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Overseas buyers likely to cover Q1 pepper requirements from India
Kochi, Dec 17 Indications are that black pepper supply from Brazil is going to be tight in the coming weeks, which in turn could attract buyers to India to cover for their first quarter requirements. Exports of pepper from Brazil during ... More

Pepper futures fall on speculation
Kochi, Dec. 17 Pepper futures market fell on Monday on speculative activities. Nobody seems to be interested in taking delivery from the exchanges because of the revised tolerance level limits as the operators are apprehensive of the ... More

Chilli futures gain on firm demand
Mumbai, Dec. 17 Chilli futures on NCDEX gained 3.04 per cent to Rs 3,892 per quintal on firm demand in Guntur spot markets. Aggressive buying pushed turmeric futures 2.34 per cent to Rs 2,750 per quintal. Jeera was up 1.43 per cent to Rs 9,565 ... More

India overtakes Germany in almond imports from US
Strong rupee, increased consumption help boost imports More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Global bidders quote high rates as wheat flares up
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