cotton

Cotton Declined Due to Payment Restrictions and Poor Demand in Yarn Markets

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…

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As arrivals have increased, Jeera prices have decreased

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…

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To help push agricultural shipments over USD 50 billion in FY25, rice export restrictions will be lifted

Due to healthy demand and lifting curbs on non-basmati rice, India’s agri exports are expected to reach USD 50 billion in 2024-25. Export curbs on rice, wheat, and sugar impacted agri exports by about USD 6-7 billion. However, removing rice curbs is expected to boost exports, with rice exports expected to reach 17-18 million tonnes…

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