|
|
|
Textiles
mills look to domestic cotton as imports turn dear |
| |
This is a case of sheer role-reversal.
Till recently, imported cotton was most preferred by the cotton
consuming mills here. However, with around 29 per cent jump
in almost 30-year low cotton prices, the mills now find imported
cotton uneconomical. |
|
|
Edible
oil index futures on cards |
| |
Edible oils index futures,
a new derivatives trading product, said to be taking shape in
the world of index futures, may emerge soon on the horizon in
India, if the law ministry is convinced of the product. |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
International
symposium on potassic fertilisers today |
| |
The latest scientific researches
have come as a shot-in-the-arm for the domestic sugar and salt
industry. These industries can now become more financially viable,
if they are able to produce potassic fertilisers. Domestic production
of potassic fertilisers will go a long way to lessen our dependence
on imports. |
|
|
Tea
industry pegs exports estimate for the year lower by 15 m kgs
at 190 m kgs |
| |
The cup of woes of the tea
industry is filled to the brim with exports during 2001 poised
to be substantially lower, following a host of adverse factors
including major importers switching to high quality tea from
other origins. This is on the back of a sliding prices and lower
unit value realisation for Indian tea in the international market.
|
|
