Election adds bounce to sugar demand in India

Namdev Desai, manager of a small restaurant near the ruling Congress party's office in south Mumbai, has stocked up on cold sugary drinks in the past few weeks to quench the thirst of party workers......

How futures market evolved in India

Organised futures market evolved in India by the setting up of "Bombay Cotton Trade Association Ltd." in 1875. In 1893, following widespread discontent amongst leading cotton mill owners and......

How commodity futures market was born in India

Organised futures market evolved in India by the setting up of Bombay Cotton Trade Association Ltd in 1875. In 1893, following widespread discontent amongst leading cotton mill owners and merchants......

Ministry plans markets development committee

The ministry of consumer affairs will soon set up a market development committee for the commodities market under Forward Markets Commission (FMC). MDC would examine issues ranging from revival of......