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Cotton declined due to profit-taking

Prices for cotton candy saw a little decrease of -0.45%, ultimately finishing at 56960. This was ascribed to profit booking following previous gains. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has estimated that reduced planted acres and the influence of El Niño weather conditions will cause India’s cotton production for 2023–2024 to decline by 7.5% to…

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Turmeric fell in anticipation of supplies being released before new plantings

Turmeric prices fell -0.77% to $13420, with the slow buying activity leading to stock releases prior to the arrival of the fresh crops in January 2024. Nevertheless, the possibility of yield losses from unfavourable weather limits the downward pressure. The current crop conditions are favourable, and the harvest is anticipated to take place in January…

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Cotton increases as the projected 7.5% decline in India’s cotton production in 2023–2024

The difficulties India’s cotton sector suffered in the 2023–2024 season are reflected in Cottoncandy’s latest price hike of 1.05% to 57500. Reduced planted area and the effects of El Nino weather on productivity are the reasons for the anticipated 7.5% drop in cotton production to 29.5 million bales. This underscores the pressure on the domestic…

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