A near-record amount of natural gas was produced for the month, which kept prices under pressure. Yesterday, natural gas prices decreased by -3.63% to 172.8 in anticipation that milder weather would lower the need for heating. The United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted that due to milder weather, the country’s power consumption will decrease…
The 125 lakh hectares of natural fiber in India are planted with cotton, but only 12% of that cotton is organic. With the organic variant, though, islands of ongoing studies show promise. In order to obtain 400 tonnes of organic cotton during the 2022–2023 kharif season, 3,000 tribal farmers have gathered under the auspices of…
On concerns over crop damage from unfavorable weather circumstances, jeera (cumin) prices have risen to a fresh high of 39,765 rupees per quintal from 36,000 logged earlier this month. One of the most popular spices in Indian cooking, jeera is a significant export good. More than 70% of the world’s production and trade is accounted…
A representative of the economic coordinating Ministry said Indonesia intends to increase its reference price for crude palm oil from $898.29 per tonne in the first half of the month to $932.69 per tonne for the period of April 1630. The pricing would increase Indonesia’s crude palm oil export tax from its existing rate of $80 per…
The first half of the oil year 2022–23, which began in October, saw a 110 percent increase in soya meal and valueadded soya product exports. This was mostly due to large purchases made by Vietnam and its neighbors Bangladesh and Nepal. According to the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), the shipment of meals increased…
Given that export demand is strong despite weak local demand, turmeric prices yesterday increased by 0.14% to 7024 on short covering. In anticipation of additional price declines, farmers and stockists are releasing their stock of turmeric as harvesting has begun in the main growing regions. Over 5,000–7,000, bags arrive on a daily average in the…
The bullish trend in the bullion pack and crude oil persisted in the commodities market, while most base metal prices declined last week. The favorite asset class for investors at the moment is still yellow metal. Comex spot gold price soared to a brand-new 52-week high of $2032 per ounce, and for the week, the…
The deadline for Telangana to mill rice to order and deliver it to the central pool for the kharif season of 2021–2022 has not been extended by the center. The deadline for processing rabi paddy from the season of 2021–22 has been extended, though. In order to keep up with the increased procurement, it has…
The Center has dispatched a team to Punjab and Haryana to inspect the quality of wheat arriving at terminal markets (mandis) and procurement centers. It is possible that the Center would reduce the requirements for obtaining the cereal in the two States for the Central pool stocks. Before Monday, a decision to ease procurement standards…
Silver reached $25 per ounce and gold was on track to reach a new high as the dollar index hit a 2-month low and US data sparked demand for safe-haven assets like precious metals. Silver futures for delivery in May ruled at $25.02 per ounce in early Wednesday trade, while gold futures for delivery in…
