February 2015

Sensex gains 200 points led by metal, auto; Hindalco up 4% The 30-share Sensex is up 221 points at 28,449 and the 50-share Nifty has climbed 63 points at 8,589.

Ban on exports hurts potato growers At the time of sowing, potato prices had increased from Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,600 a quintal, resulting in farmers increasing crop acreage