Burdensome Investment

Soft Tone INDIRA Gandhi's assurance to deal with the disturbing price situation on a priority basis seems to have had a salutary effect on the oilseeds market which has developed a distinctly soft tone. Prices have registered an all-round sizeable decline from their previous week's peak levels. Linseed and castor futures have eased by Rs 4 to Rs 5 a quintal and oil prices have moved down by Rs 150 to Rs 350 per tonne