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Initially, more government entities were permitted to directly procure wheat for Bharat Atta

The government is ramping up its Bharat brand of staples to control prices, with Nafed and NCCF tasked with procuring wheat directly from farmers, particularly in states like Bihar, Rajasthan, and eastern Uttar Pradesh where MSP benefits are often missed. This move aims to reduce reliance on FCI for wheat procurement. FCI’s role in ensuring…

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Aluminium gains on concerns over the slow recovery in production in China’s Yunnan

Aluminium prices rose 0.36% Tuesday, finishing at 207.7, on concerns about the slow rebound in production in China’s Yunnan province. However, the upside was limited due to softer domestic monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar. Investors remained cautious, anticipating signs of a resurgence in demand from China, the world’s largest metals buyer. Worries about…

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Jeera gains as in Unjha, the arrival of cumin has reduced to 35-37 thousand bags

Jeera prices rose 1.36% to 23860, spurred by lower cumin arrivals in Unjha, which fell to 35-37 thousand bags. This reduction in arrivals, combined with record-high acreage in important producing states such as Gujarat and Rajasthan, fueled the increasing trend. Farmers increased cultivation due to advantageous pricing from the previous marketing season, demonstrating a strong…

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Copper fell due to expectations of easier monetary policy from China

Copper prices fell -0.37% to 757.7 on prospects of looser monetary policy and a stronger dollar, hurting investor sentiment towards the industrial metal. Furthermore, growing stockpiles in LME warehouses, which reached their highest levels since February, put downward pressure on copper prices. The increasing disparity between LME cash copper and the three-month contract, the highest…

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Cotton Gain as CCI procured 32.81 lakh bales of cotton so far this season

Cotton candy prices rose 0.87% to 62520, boosted by good developments in domestic and worldwide markets. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reported significant cotton procurement, especially from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, indicating strong domestic demand. Furthermore, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) raised its cotton production predictions for the current season, predicting higher…

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