Bearish trend forges ahead in cotton; castor oil up
Bearish trend forged further ahead on the cotton market following increased offerings. Bengal deshi price lost Rs 20 to 25 a maund. Roller ginned Bengal deshi Punjab were on offer at Rs 1,125-1,160, Haryana at Rs 1,145-1,180 and Rajasthan at Rs 1,110-1,125 spot.

Saudi offers three gas projects to global majors
Saudi experts have briefed foreign companies on three core gas projects up for grabs under the kingdom's energy investment initiative, setting an August 26 deadline for proposals, the Middle East Economic Survey reported on Monday.

Nippon Steel denies alliance with Korean firm
Japan's Nippon Steel Corp said on Monday that nothing had been decided on a reported comprehensive alliance with Korea's Pohang Iron and Steel Corp (POSCO)


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