Turmeric Rises on Short Covering, Acreage Worries
Turmeric prices rose by 1.2% to 14,000 due to increased acreage during the current sowing season. Monsoon conditions are encouraging farmers to expand turmeric cultivation, with an estimated 3.30 lakh hectares for the 2024-25 season. However, untimely rains and crop rot issues may reduce yields by 10-15%. Market arrivals remain steady, with 13,660 quintals reported,…