Silk exports surge 17% to $140m in first five months Silk exports have surged 17% during the first five months of 2000-01 touching $ 140.65 million due to renewed interest in silk fabrics in the fashion capitals of Europe. In April-August 1999, silk exports stood at $ 120.5 million. Govt allows sugar mills to sell free sale quota Government on Thursday allowed sugar mills to sell 25% of their free sale sugar quota for November 2000 immediately to check the upturn in the sugar prices. Kerala farmers unite to fight against import of palmolein Kerala, which has gained a sort of notoriety for the use of organised muscle power to scare away investors, is pioneering in a new movement of the swadeshi type. Steel Policy will address private producers Precious metals move in opposite direction
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