Prices for turmeric increased as farmers held back supplies

Withholdings from farmers amid anticipation of additional price increases drove yesterday’s 0.59% gain in turmeric prices, which closed at 17512. The heightened supply near the end of the harvesting season limits upside potential, though. Increased crop yields could worsen the supply shortage and support price levels, as the heat wave currently affecting India poses a…

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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…

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Turmeric prices have decreased as more imports from the Marathwada region are anticipated

Due mainly to predictions of additional arrivals from the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, turmeric prices saw a modest fall yesterday, finishing at 19030 with a –0.27 % decrease. But low-than-average supply and strong holiday demand kept the negative to a minimum. Reports suggest that supply levels are below average despite the inflow of new entrants,…

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Turmeric fell as more people from Maharashtra’s Marathwada region are predicted to arrive

The anticipated fresh entrants from the Marathwada region of Maharashtra are the main reason behind yesterday’s –0.87 % decrease in turmeric prices, which closed at 19,386. Due to below-average supply and strong festive demand, the negative effects were, nevertheless, minimal. Major fresh crop arrivals were reported in several regions, including Nanded, Nizamabad, and Erode, in…

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