Agri Commodities

Speaking at an MCX event, Sebi chairman said there are plans to set up a working group on commodities to address the bottlenecks for the segment's volume growth.

As Trump, Putin agree to talks on ending Ukraine war, global oil and food markets eye supply relief

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s agreement to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war has sparked market optimism. Oil prices fell, stock futures rallied, and analysts anticipate energy and food trade flows to improve, though key uncertainties remain.

Bharat Global bags supply contract from Tata Agro, stock adds 5% to multi-bagger returns in 2024

The contract involves 'continuous supply of significant terms and conditions of premium agricultural commodities on demand, executed on a phased basis throughout the year', the company said in an exchange filing on December 11.

Sebi halves turnover of agri, agri-processed commodity futures needed to launch options

The minimum turnover in these futures now needs to be Rs 100 crore, versus the previous Rs 200 crore

Global sugar prices up 4% (WoW) | Sweet cravings ahead of Holi festivities | Commodities Corner

Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Prafful Vithlani , President All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) for more details

Live: Global Sugar Prices Are At A 12-Year High; Up 37% This Year So Far | Commodities Corner

Commodity Corner | Global sugar prices are at a 12-year high. Sugar prices are up 37% this year so far and in India the prices are up 4% this year. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Rahil Shaikh of Meir Commodities..

Live: Crude oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions| Commodities Corner

The conflict in the Middle East has had little impact on global oil supplies so far, and Israel is not a big producer. Investors and market observers, however, are assessing how it could escalate and what it might mean for supplies from nearby countries in the world's top oil producing region. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Vandana Hari from Vanda Insights as they discuss about crude oil prices surge and its ripple effects.

Moneycontrol Live: FCI sells 2.37 MT of wheat in open market | Commodities Corner

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has sold more than 2.37 million tonne (MT) of wheat from its stock in the open market through weekly e-auctions this fiscal so far thus curbing increase in retail prices.. But, what is behind the soaring wheat prices .. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Ajay Goyal, Owner, Shivaji Roller Flour Mills as they discuss key reasons for the price rise globally

Will the govt's price control measures hurt farm incomes? Can they backfire in an election year?

The government has introduced price control measures to bring inflation down, farmers are up-in-arms against these measures because they say such measures distort markets. Watch Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj in conversation with Indra Shekhar Singh, Former Director, National Seed Association of India to know more.

ITC: Continued all-round performance

Sustainable volume growth in cigarette and improved profitability in FMCG business key to re-rating

Annapurna sale ends HUL's branded commodities foray

Inability to make headway in the competitive and low-margin atta and salt markets has seen HUL exit these categories

Maharashtra sugar production to fall in 2022-23 due to rains: Official

Continuous rains rendered the ground wet for long periods which impacted sugarcane cultivation, Sugar Commissioner Shekhar Gaikwad told PTI on Saturday.

Agri trading ban: Farmers sit down for indefinite protest at SEBI headquarters

The trading ban, which was in December 2022 extended for a year, has drawn the farmers’ ire, many labelling the move as ‘anti-farmer’.

Sebi extends suspension of derivatives trade in 7 agri commodities for 1 year

The other agricultural commodities suspended by Sebi are -- paddy (non-basmati), chana, crude palm oil, mustard seeds and their derivatives and soya bean and its derivatives.

Commodities Live: Tyre stocks rally as rubber skids to 2-year low; cotton 50% off May highs

Catch today's commodity chat with Manisha Gupta!

Red chilli supply shrinks, prices soar as surplus rains, pest attacks ruin crops

The hot spice has seen over 30% jump in prices this year as surplus rain and pests reduced the crop. With the harvest being completed in the major production centres, various trade estimates predict a 25-30% drop in the output this year

Indian green coffee exports rise amid global crunch, price hike

Typically, Indian coffee competes with that produced in Vietnam, the second biggest coffee grower, and Indonesia, which with their cheaper produce find more buyers in Europe. But now these countries are struggling because of high freight rates to Europe. In comparison, Indian freight rates to Europe are lower.

Why are Indian agri food prices surging, impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict & more

Watch Manisha Gupta explain the reasons and impact of surging food prices.

Why are sugar, wheat and corn prices falling and how will their decline impact you?

Various commodities that surged in the wake of the Russia invasion of Ukraine seem to be in a decline now as corn, soya bean, and wheat sugar are trading at pre-war levels. What does this mean for investors? Watch Manisha Gupta & Karunya Rao decode the dynamics for you

Weak demand, glut to hit cardamom prices

With demand drying up, most growers are saddled with carry-over stocks. The next cardamom harvest that begins in two months will bring a bumper crop, adding to the glut. However, the export market is providing some relief to the industry.

Cotton futures slip marginally to Rs 21,970 per bale on weak global trend

In the futures market, cotton for March delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 22,160 and an intraday low of Rs 21,960 per bale on the MCX.

Cotton futures slip 0.86% to Rs 21,890 per bale, outlook bullish

The soft commodity has been trading higher than 20, 50, 100 and 200 days' moving averages, but lower than the 5-day moving average on the daily chart.

Cotton futures marginally down at around Rs 22,200 per bale on weak global cues

In the futures market, cotton for March delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 22,260 and an intraday low of Rs 22,150 per bale on the MCX.

China, Bangaladesh scour for Indian non-basmati rice, exports set get a boost

Indian rice exports for the January-October period of the current calendar year have already exceeded the shipments for the whole of last year. Over six million tonnes have been exported during January-October against 5.1 million tonnes in the entire 2019.

NSE to launch first agricultural commodity futures contract next month

Vikram Limaye, MD and CEO of NSE, said the exchange is dedicated to deepen the Indian commodity markets by providing convenient and cost-effective onshore hedging products.