All stories by Dilip Kumar Jha
Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry products over bird flu scare
Rediff.com3 Jan 2017Saudi Arabia is the second largest importer of poultry products from India and exporters fear other importing countries might follow suit.
Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused
Rediff.com10 Dec 2016Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.
Demonetisation casts pall on wedding season, apparel sales down 30-40%
Rediff.com29 Nov 2016Despite the onset of wedding season, the situation in apparel retail market remained unchanged and saw sharp decline in sales
Jewellery stocks plunge post demonetisation
Rediff.com27 Nov 2016A sharp decline in sales and prospects of a grim future have resulted in a fall in jewellery stocks.
'Gold has vanished from the system'
Rediff.com14 Nov 2016Jewellers sold huge quantities of precious ornaments at a premium of up to 50%.
Get a personalised gold coin this festive season
Rediff.com26 Sep 2016The coins can have the face and names of the owner embossed on them.
Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark
Rediff.com31 Jul 2016In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position
Here's how to bring down the prices of fruits, veggies
Rediff.com20 Jul 2016Vegetables and fruits have weights of 1.74 per cent and 2.11 per cent, respectively, in the wholesale price index.
Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof
Rediff.com14 Jul 2016A little away from the city in the northern suburbs, vegetables are 15-30 per cent costlier.
Want to buy diamonds, jewellery at cheap rates? Go online!
Rediff.com12 Jul 2016'Irrespective of the price movement of gold, customers can lock in their purchase at Rs 28,000 per 10 grams of pure gold.'
Why Global food prices jumped in June
Rediff.com8 Jul 2016Global Food Price Index showed a sharp jump in June.
Send Rajan back to Chicago if you want to see economic growth at 10%: Swamy
Rediff.com17 Jun 2016Subramanian Swamy said if income tax is abolished, middle class will deposit money in banks which can be invested in manufacturing.
India's mango exports face threat of ban
Rediff.com24 May 2016The UAE market contributes over 70% of India's overall annual mango exports.
Temple gold tourism to dazzle you
Rediff.com18 May 2016Some antique jewellery is displayed in a couple of museums in the world.
Why food prices won't go up in near future
Rediff.com21 Apr 2016The Consumer Price Index hit the lowest in six months in March at 4.83 per cent.
De Beers enters used jewellery segment
Rediff.com23 Mar 2016De Beers' branded jewellery is available across the world.
No respite! Vegetable prices rise by up to 58%
Rediff.com17 Mar 2016Farmers remained hesitant in sowing vegetable seeds in drought-hit areas.
Wheat output expected to fall further
Rediff.com19 Feb 2016Flour millers want import duty exemption.
Why onion farmers are in distress again
Rediff.com9 Feb 2016India exports about 1.5 mt of onion every year.
Gold to remain volatile as Fed meeting looms
Rediff.com14 Dec 2015Bullion may settle with limited upside potential