India govt to offload 700,000 MT pulses from 1.8 MMT buffer stock.

The government is likely to offload 700,000 tn pulses from its buffer stock in the coming days, of which 350,000 tn will be sold to state governments and rest is expected to be sold through open market sales scheme. Out of the 1.8 MMT buffer stock of pulses, government will sell 350,000 MT to these three (Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) states and (another) around 350,000 tn through open market sales scheme

Mustard seed prices down in Jaipur on higher stocks.

Prices of mustard seed fell in Jaipur because of higher inventory level in the domestic market and subdued demand from stockists. Demand from domestic buyers was subdued after prices hit a near two-week high. Arrivals across the country pegged at 165,000 bags (1 bag = 85 kg), compared with 160,000 bags on 27 Sep. The arrivals of freshly harvested kharif oilseed crops is also seen weighing on prices of mustard seed.