India’s tea production, exports decline in 2018
India’s tea production nudged 0.8 percent lower in 2018 from a year ago to 1311.63 million kg, trimming exports from the world’s biggest black tea …
Gold-backed ETFs gained globally in 2018, even with North America outflows
Gold-backed exchange-traded funds ended 2018 with new inflows globally as uncertainty about Britain’s exit from the EU drove investors to the perceived …
Onion export down by 7% during April-August in Maharashtra; India’s exports however increase
Maharashtra the leading onion exporter has witnessed a drop of 7 per cent in export during April-August of the current financial year, while the national …
Global platinum supply to contract by 2% in 2018, says WPIC
A further tightening of global platinum supply is expected, prompted by a reduction in the level of recycling in the jewellery sector, the World Platinum …
European refining industry confident over fuel demand despite fears of peaking – report
Europe’s refining industry is confident that the global thirst for liquid fuels would continue to rise despite fears that the demand might be peaking, as …
Global coal demand to remain flat to 2022, resulting in a decade of stagnation – IEA
Global demand for coal should remain nearly flat between 2017 and 2022, resulting in a decade of stagnation for coal consumption, according to the …
OECD welcomes outcome of global forum on steel excess capacity agreement
The OECD has welcomed the outcomes of the ministerial meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity, which was created by G20 Leaders, at their Hangzhou …
Higher international demand for basmati rice likely to hurt India’s domestic retail buyers
Indian farmers are getting 40 per cent-50 per cent higher prices for their basmati varieties at Rs 3,000-3,500 per 100 kg this year compared to the same period …
India’s rice exports rise 30% in Apr-Sept 2017, as Europeans built inventories – report
India’s rice exports rose by over 30% in dollar terms and 25% in rupee terms during April-September 2017 as European buyers built inventories in …
Tata Steel reports higher domestic sales, production in July-September 2017
India’s Tata Steel reported higher domestic sales of 3.13 million tonnes (MT) and production of 3.02 MT during Q2 FY 18 against sales and production of 2.62 …