Natural gas prices rose by 4.5% to ₹299.6 due to a larger-than-expected storage draw, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reporting a withdrawal of 190 billion cubic feet from storage for the week ending December 6. Despite the decline, storage levels remain 1.8% higher year-over-year and 4.6% above the five-year average. Gas flows to…
Jeera prices rose by 0.48% to ₹24,080 as major states Gujarat and Rajasthan, which are major producers of jeera, sowed the seeds late due to late sowing. As of November 25, jeera cultivation in Gujarat was recorded in only 57,915 hectares, a huge decline from 2.44 lakh hectares in the same period last year. Additionally,…
Zinc prices dropped by 0.61% at 290.95 due to a slight increase in smelter production, less impacted by reductions in key regions like Henan and Gansu. Production surged in Qinghai, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Hunan, and Shaanxi. Domestic refined zinc production is projected to rise by over 20,000 mt monthly in December 2024, marking a 5%…
Silver prices rose 0.29% to 95,802 on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Self-regulation plans have been introduced and are working on behalf of China’s solar panel industry, which is reducing demand for silver. According to the Silver Institute, the global silver deficit will decrease by 4% to 182 million ounces in 2024, based…
Ahead of the arrival of the new crop, turmeric futures rose 0.95% to close at ₹14,038 on strong buying and restricted supply. Even as turmeric prices rose, gains were somewhat capped as weather conditions remained good and reports suggested that the turmeric crop was in good condition. Major turmeric trading hubs including Erode and Hingoli…
The 2024/25 US oilseed production forecast is 131.2 million tons, slightly higher due to higher cottonseed production. Soybean supply and usage projections remain stable, while soybean oil production rises due to a higher extraction rate. Export projections for soybean oil are raised by 500 million pounds, reaching 1.1 billion pounds, supported by strong export commitments….
Cotton candy prices fell by 0.68% to ₹55,280 due to weaker export data and a 47% decline in weekly export sales of upland cotton. However, domestic cotton yarn prices in South India have risen due to stronger demand for the garment industry and robust export orders. India’s cotton production for 2024/25 is projected to decline…
Natural gas prices are expected to rise on the back of warmer weather. Natural gas prices rose 3.63% to ₹271.5. Demand increased on higher feedgas volumes from LNG export facilities, averaging 14.2 billion cubic feet (bcfd) in early December, up from 13.6 bcfd in November. Production in the 48 states increased from 101.5 bcfd in…
Natural gas prices rose by 0.65% to ₹262, driven by forecasts for cooler weather and increased heating demand. Rising gas flows to U.S. LNG export plants also supported the market. However, gains were limited as utilities reported smaller-than-expected storage withdrawals. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 30 billion cubic feet withdrawal for the week…
Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, despite concerns about heightened geopolitical tensions in Syria and falling demand. Crude prices suffered big losses last week due to weak demand, but they were offset by increased tensions between Israel and Lebanon, which put some risk premium on the price. And the trend is expected…
