Cottoncandy prices rose by 0.15% to ₹55,110 due to a downward revision in domestic crop estimates by the Cotton Association of India (CAI). CAI has reduced its 2024-25 production forecast by 4 lakh bales to 291.30 lakh bales of 170 kg each, mainly due to lower yields in Maharashtra. Total cotton supply up to March-end…
Turmeric prices fell by 1.07% due to reduced buying interest due to speculative rally in the last week. Although the area has increased by 10% to 3.30 lakh hectares this season compared to the previous 3 lakh hectares, it is predicted that if the rains do not come on time, it will hamper a significant…
In 2025, the price of gold is on a record-breaking upward trend, rising 23% this year and reaching new all-time highs. In the past year, gold has increased by 50%. The price of gold has doubled in less than two years and six months, and it has increased by 100% in less than three years….
Jeera prices have slightly decreased by 0.15% to ₹24,030 due to weak demand from stockists and farmers selling at high prices. Despite limited Rajasthan arrivals, subdued buying interest has slowed the market’s bullish momentum. However, crop conditions are improving this season, and production is expected to match last year’s levels. India’s cumin production for 2023-24…
Turmeric prices rose by 1.69% at ₹15,200 due to lower-than-expected arrivals and strong buying interest. The demand for turmeric has been robust, with shipments reaching a four-year high and exports jumping by 12.93% from April to January 2025. However, imports have also risen by 70.13%, indicating a growing reliance on foreign supplies. The market faces…
Oil prices fell nearly 2% in Asian trading on Monday as nuclear talks between the United States and Iran eased concerns about supply disruptions and a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine further reduced oil risk premiums. Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and is willing to negotiate some restrictions in exchange…
Oil prices are expected to face further pain in the coming months as crude oil demand falls. However, there is room to profit from the decline as OPEC+ and US shale producers are forced to cut their oil production as prices fall. However, pressure on oil prices could ease in the second half of the…
India’s sugar production has fallen by 18.42% this season, with major states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka experiencing significant declines. As of April 15, total production stood at 254.25 lakh tonnes, down from last year’s figures. The decline is largely attributed to factors like lower sugarcane yield and factory closures. A total of 496…
Turmeric prices dropped by -0.33% to 14,948 after a speculative surge in prices last week. Total arrivals increased to 66,560 bags, indicating improved supplies, but the market remained cautious. Supply volumes surged in Basmathnagar and Sangli, but downside pressure on prices was limited due to strong buying interest. The export market showed positive trends, with…
As of April 1, India’s wheat reserves rose 57% year-on-year to 11.8 million metric tons, the highest in three years. 63.09 million tons of rice, including unmilled paddy, have been received, more than four times the government’s target. After years of poor harvests and tight procurement, these strong reserves are expected to stabilize prices and…
