Futures contracts of coriander on NCDEX hit 3% upper limit, tracking spot markets where improved buying lifted prices. The most-active July contract was at 5,040 rupees per 100 kg, up 2.25% from the previous close. Supply in Rajasthan was 4,000 bags (1bag=40kg), almost unchanged from previous close. In Kota, Rajasthan, the Badami variety was sold at 5,600-5,800 rupees per 100 kg, while the Eagle variety was quoted at 5,800-6,000 rupees, both up by 200 rupees from previous close.
India kharif oilseed 2017-18, sowing 1.124 mln ha up 55.50% vs 0.723 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif oilseed 2017-18, sowing 1.124 mln ha up 55.50% vs 0.723 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
All-India cotton arrivals down at 21,100 bales.
Around 21,100 bales (1bale=170kg) of cotton arrived in the major spot markets across the country on Thursday, compared to 22,200 bales on previous close.
India soybean 2017-18, sowing 0.567 mln ha up 88.18% vs 0.301 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India soybean 2017-18, sowing 0.567 mln ha up 88.18% vs 0.301 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
MCX cotton at 5-month low as output seen higher.
Futures contracts of cotton on the MCX hit a five-month low of 19,580 rupees per bale (1bale=170kg) due to expectations of higher output in 2017-18 (Oct-Sep). Cotton acreage in Gujarat, the largest producer, was at 496,400 ha, compared with 175,500 ha last year. On the MCX, the most active July cotton contract was at 19,800 rupees per bale, down 0.4% from the previous close.
Soybean prices tad down in Indore as arrivals rise.
Soybean prices tad down in Indore as arrivals rise.
Chana down in Delhi as supply rises, demand slips.
Chana down in Delhi as supply rises, demand slips.
Telangana farmers told to continue sowing soybean.
Telangana farmers told to continue sowing soybean.
India kharif Sugarcane 2017-18, sowing 4.752 mln ha up 6.02% vs 4.482 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
India kharif Sugarcane 2017-18, sowing 4.752 mln ha up 6.02% vs 4.482 mln ha LY as on 23 June.
High arrivals weigh on Jaipur mustard seed prices.
High arrivals weigh on Jaipur mustard seed prices.
Prices of sugar remained unchanged in Maharashtra due to thin trade.
Prices of sugar remained unchanged in Maharashtra due to thin trade.
Groundnut seed down in Gondal on weak export demand.
Groundnut seed down in Gondal on weak export demand.
India sugar rises on NCDEX due to bargain buying, flat in spot markets.
India sugar rises on NCDEX due to bargain buying, flat in spot markets.
EU soybean imports fell 4% to 13.5 MMT vs 14.1 MMT.
EU soybean imports fell 4% to 13.5 MMT vs 14.1 MMT.
USDA forecast world sugar output to rise by 8.8 mln tn to a record high 179.6 mln tn in 2017-18, among expectations of a recovery in production in India.
USDA forecast world sugar output to rise by 8.8 mln tn to a record high 179.6 mln tn in 2017-18, among expectations of a recovery in production in India.
CBOT soybeans close higher on bargain buying.
CBOT soybeans close higher on bargain buying.
ICE Raw Sugar July contract down at 12.61 cents/pound (-0.36%).
ICE Raw Sugar July contract down at 12.61 cents/pound (-0.36%).
ICE Canada Canola futures contracts lower due to strength in the Canadian currency.
ICE Canada Canola futures contracts lower due to strength in the Canadian currency.
Indore wheat unchanged on poor demand, fall in supply.
Prices of wheat were unchanged in the benchmark market of Indore as poor demand offset gains from the fall in arrivals. Arrivals of wheat in the Indore market were at 700 tonne, down from 800 tonne on previous close.
Madhya Pradesh CM seeks FCI purchase for pulses.
Madhya Pradesh CM seeks FCI purchase for pulses.