Soybean prices in Indore fall as arrivals rise.

Prices of soybean in the key wholesale market of Indore fell due to rise in arrivals. Arrivals across Madhya Pradesh rose. Higher supplies also weighed on the futures of the oilseed on the NCDEX with the August soybean contract trading down 0.5% from the previous close.

NCDEX chana hits 1-week high on demand from millers.

The September contract of chana on the NCDEX hit a one-week high due to an increase in demand from dal millers and stockists, coupled with a fall in arrivals at key markets. On the NCDEX, the most active September contract of chana traded up 2.5% from previous close. In Delhi, the benchmark market for the pulse, chana was quoted up 50 rupees from previouse close.

No takers for moong offered by NAFED due to higher reserve price

There were no bids received for the 1,658.09 tonne of moong offered for auction by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation due to higher reserve price. The reserve price fixed by NAFED was 4,280 rupees per 100 kg at the auction, while bidders expected a price of 3,560 rupees. The auction was held by MSTC Ltd, a regulatory authority for export of ferrous scrap.

India sugar up in Maharashtra on festival demand; down in north India.

Spot prices of sugar rose in the key wholesale markets of Maharashtra due to higher demand. The expectations of a bullish trend are supporting prices in Maharashtra right now due to supply concerns. The carry forward stock is likely to be lower. Prices of the sweetener in north India, however, were down as demand fell at higher price levels. Prices rose yesterday amid festival demand. Now, there is no buying support at higher level. Overall, traders have a bearish outlook on sugar prices for the coming days. The government may consider more duty-free sugar imports and re-impose stock limits on sugar mills as well if prices continue to rise.