Prices for Jeera decline when the market is burdened by expectations of increased production

Jeera prices dropped by 1.7% to 25,500 due to expectations of higher production this season. However, the downside was limited due to strong domestic and export demand, tight global supplies, and farmers holding back stocks. Gujarat and Rajasthan saw increased sowing areas, leading to a 30% higher production forecast. China’s cumin production surged to over…

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Prices of Sunflower, Groundnut, and Soybean Drop Below MSP Levels

Soyabean, groundnut, and sunflower prices have fallen 8-25% below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in agri-terminal markets during the early days of the harvesting season. Farmers face significant losses due to delayed MSP-based procurement, with soybean prices averaging ₹4,268 per quintal, 12.8% lower than the MSP. Large crop expectations and export uncertainties, particularly in Iran,…

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Mandi prices for soybeans increase due to an increase in import duties; they are expected to surpass MSP once shipments start.

The mandi prices of soybean, a crucial variety of oilseed for Kharif, have increased by approximately Rs 500 per quintal since the government announced two weeks ago that the import levy on edible oil would be increased. As new supplies enter the market, soybean prices align with the minimum support price (MSP) for the upcoming…

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India produces a record 332.22 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2023–2024

According to the agriculture ministry, India’s foodgrain production reached a record 332.22 million tonnes in the 2023-24 crop year, driven by strong wheat and rice production. The final estimate for 2023-24 shows an increase of 2.61 million tonnes from the previous year’s 329.6 million tonnes. Rice production reached a record 137.82 million tonnes, up from…

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