Growth in Supply at the End of the Harvest Season Caused Turmeric Prices to Drop
Due to a spike in supply signaling the end of the harvesting season, turmeric prices fell 2.1% Wednesday, closing at 17,236 rupees. Farmers withheld stocks in expectation of additional price hikes, therefore the negative effects were mitigated. The country is experiencing a heatwave that might harm crop output, worsening the shortage and increasing prices. According…