FICE worms up, but FMC wants larger role
A handful of active commodity exchanges in the country once again announced their plans on Saturday to activate the "languishing" Federation of Indian Commodity Exchanges, formally announced in November 1998.

Centre worried over shortage in certified quality seeds
Union agriculture ministry is concerned over the severe shortage of certified quality seeds in various parts of the country in the commencement of the current rabi season from Oct 1.

No room for emotion on oil issues -- Qatar
Qatar's oil minister said on Saturday that Gulf Arab oil producers should not act emotionally on oil issues amid the current Middle East violence, the official UAE news agency WAM reported. "We must not play with words and allow our emotions to rule," WAM quoted Abdullah al-Attiyah as telling reporters.


  Saudi says OPEC may act on prices if hike continues
  Major tobacco firms set up units in north-east
  Poor tech intake liable for slow garment mechanisation
  Fresh price lows seen for rubber on INRO sale
  Revival package for NTC mills in Maharashtra after lifts ban on sale of land
  Plan panel blasts govt for slow pace in dismantling APM in petro sector