Jeera falls on weak buying and exports.

Jeera futures fell by 1.85% to close at ₹19,880 due to sluggish domestic and export demand, rising arrivals in key mandis, and subdued export demand. Total mandi arrivals increased to 32,900 bags, creating supply-side pressure. Export demand remains subdued, with current requirements being met from existing inventories. Production for the current season is expected to…

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Cotton rises on short covering after output revision

Cotton candy prices rose slightly by 0.18% to 54,500, but bearish fundamentals remain. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) revised India’s 2024-25 cotton production to 291.35 lakh bales, attributed to higher output in Odisha. However, sluggish domestic consumption, exports, and ending stocks are weighing on the outlook. India’s cotton consumption estimate was reduced by 8…

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India sets foodgrain record on wheat, rice, and maize surge

India’s agricultural sector experienced a 6.5% increase in food grain production during the year ending June 30, 2025. Rice production reached an all-time high, while wheat and maize production reached historic highs. The growth is attributed to farmer diligence, advanced agricultural research, and effective government policies. However, the mustard crop faced setbacks, but increased soybean…

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2024 trends pinch farmers; Maharashtra soybean area to drop by 2 lakh hectares

Maharashtra’s soybean cultivation area is expected to decrease by two lakh hectares due to poor returns on the produce last year. External factors such as the import of soybean cake as fodder and the government’s reluctance to purchase have dampened farmers’ interest in soybean cultivation. Other factors include losses caused by irregular rainfall and delays…

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