Cotton candy prices declined by 0.52% to ₹55,910. India’s cotton production is forecast to decline by 7.4% to 30.2 million bales for 2024/25, with reduced acreage and high rainfall damaging crops. The USDA slightly overestimated the production figure at 30.72 million bales, but lowered ending stocks to 12.38 million bales. Cultivated area declined significantly to…
Jeera futures fell by 0.14% to ₹25,050 due to increased arrivals in key markets like Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stocks at around 20 lakh bags. Export prospects are favorable, with a rise in demand post-Diwali. Indian cumin, currently priced at $3,050 per tonne, remains the cheapest globally, making…
Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trade on Tuesday as the US president’s warnings of additional trade tariffs boosted demand. The price of the yellow metal fell sharply from earlier as various reports suggested that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was nearing. Challenges to ease tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah,…
Turmeric prices fell by -3.91% to ₹13,806, driven by weak demand and rising arrivals. Market sentiment is bearish as the upcoming season is projected to be 30-35% higher than last year, indicating a significant increase in production. However, the downside is limited due to reports of crop damage from heavy rains, suggesting potential production losses….
Gold prices fell in Asian trading on Monday following rumors of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the yellow metal has recovered from the previous week’s gains due to increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In addition, Besant’s appointment removed a significant part of the market uncertainty. Reports of the deal suggested that the…
Jeera prices fell by 0.75% to ₹25,025, driven by increased arrivals in Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stock estimated at 20 lakh bags. Despite supply pressure, optimism persists regarding export demand, particularly in November-December, supported by festive season requirements and India’s competitive pricing. Indian jeera is currently the cheapest…
The US dollar rose to a new high on Friday, while the euro sank on poor euro-area economic data. The dollar rose 3% this month on expectations that a presidential election victory would boost inflation and limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates. In Europe, EUR/USD fell to a two-year low on Thursday…
Indian cotton prices reached a seasonal low of ₹53,000 per candy due to weak demand and declining cottonseed prices. However, prices have shown signs of recovery, with support from the Cotton Corporation of India’s (CCI) MSP-based purchases. Raw cotton prices remain below the MSP, and cottonseed prices have dropped due to weaker demand. Daily cotton…
Natural gas prices rose 3.81% to ₹278.2 in November, while US gas production averaged 100.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), down from 101.3 bcfd in October and well below the record of 105.3 bcfd set in December 2023. In 2024, for the first time since 2020, demand is expected to reach a record high…
Copper prices rose by 0.81% to settle at ₹824.45, driven by supply concerns and stronger demand signals. Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, reported a 1.2% decline in September production and revised 2024 output expectations to 2.8 million tons. The global refined copper market showed a deficit of 131,000 metric tons in September, compared to…
