Abhijeet Banerjee

Soybean Crop of Brazil estimated lower versus earlier expectations

The latest reports now indicate that the crop size in Brazil may be lesser than the earlier expectations. As per the CONAB, the crop of…

Market Panorama of Cotton markets; Farmers to get good returns this year

The business activity continues picking up across various global markets of cotton. Indian market situation is favorable as well. Prices are moving up gradually. Cotton/Kapas…

Do You Know About the “Soybean Car”

The "Soybean Car" is actually a plastic-bodied car developed by Henry Ford on August 13, 1941. According to the archives from The New York Times…

Guar seed market loses its charm in 2020 – Trade persons, farmers eager for optimistic news as business prospects improve

It has been a dismal story for Guar producers as well as persons associated with its business. Guar prices were already negative affected in 2019…

India’s Cumin Exports Remain Healthy despite Lower Price Levels

Cuminprices have been moving lower since November month mainly due to reports of rise in sowing area and estimations of a reasonable quantity of inventory…

Rubber Market Recap – moderate upside expected this week

Following reports of Moderna’s vaccine getting nod for roll out from the US Food and Drug Administration, Singapore rubber futures traded with upward trend yesterday.…

Rubber Futures at MCX Trading with Downward Trend – Will the Trend Continue?

Rubber futures at Multi Commodities Exchange (MCX) have been trading lower ever since its launch i.e. from December 29 2020. Rubber futures traded with a…

Palm Oil Ends 2020 with Handsome Gains – Upward Price Trend Still Intact

Malaysian palm oil posted decent gains after a bearish phase till May 2020. As such Indian CPO prices had also started recovering from June onwards.…

Cotton Prices Currently in Narrow Range - Prices Likely to Appreciate in Upcoming Months

Cotton markets were seen falling right from the beginning of the year after the Corona pandemonium started rising. While most other edible Agricultural products (mostly…

Soybean establishes new high on Year End – further price appreciation on cards

Global as well Indian markets had faced a severe downward trend till March 2020, and before the rally started this year, the commodity had suffered…

Record High Seen in Refined Soybean Oil – Prices nearly double versus March lows

Refined Soybean oil at Indore market ended the 2020 trading session with a record high around 1200 level. Prices have nearly doubled when compared with…

Mustard attains New Highs this year – what will happen in 2021

The commodity was able to attain new highs this year due to significant improvement in demand for mustard oil as well for the mustard/RM seed.…

Chickpeas/Chana markets down currently – where can prices go next year

Chana reversed from its downward journey April onwards. Improving demand from millers and retailers were seen after the unlocking phase started. e domestic market participants…

Agricultural Commodity Market Review & Outlook 2021

The COVID Pandemic was the major bearish trigger for Agricultural commodity markets during first half of 2020 and the entire world was uncertain about the…

Growing Importance of Kashmir’s Saffron Market

Globally saffron or Kesar is the most expensive spice, with 1 pound (450 grams) costing between 500 and 5,000 U.S. dollars. On the domestic front…

Know the Significance of Bumper Crop Production for Agricultural Sector and Economy

This year we are aware about India experiencing another bumper harvest season of the Kharif crops, following improvement in the distribution of monsoon rain during…

Animal Protein Consumption likely to improve in 2021

Our human body essentially requires 20 different amino acids. But the human body can create only 11 of them (known as "non-essential amino acids"). Therefore…

‘AYUSH’ Year End Review - Know about Govt’s Immunity boosting Measures Against COVID Crisis

The role of the Ministry has been very important in fighting the corona virus. various initiatives were taken by the Ministry this year to integrate…

MCX to Begin Trading in Rubber Futures Soon

MCX shall begin trading in Rubber futures soon. The contract details are available in the exchange website under the Circular section. MCX is the national…

Market Snapshot for Global and Indian Chickpeas

International chickpea markets have been more or less stable in recent weeks mainly because of seasonally light trading activity. Indian chickpeas markets were steady to…

Mercury level is dipping – Know which Rabi crops can get affected

Temperature variations can result in implications for crop production, and the livelihood of crop producers. Crop management is therefore about managing climate risk as well,…

Gur Futures trading commences at NCDEX; prices maintaining above 1100

Gur futures trading have commenced December 15th onwards, at India’s leading Agri commodity exchange, National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX). NCDEX has re-launched this…

Cotton Market Panorama – Trade Prospects Improving

Cotton (Lint) markets have stabilized of late due to limited buying activity in domestic centres, with average spot offers unable to increase as spinning mills…

NCDEX to Begin Trading in Gur Futures from 15th December

NCDEX shall begin trading in Gur futures Tuesday onwards. The contract details are available in the exchange website under the Circular section. NCDEX is the…

Do not Ignore Your Vitamin D Levels! Know its Importance

Vitamin D testing and the use of vitamin D supplements have increased significantly in recent years. A low vitamin D status is emerging as a…

US Rice Production estimate for 2020-21 lower than previous month, World Rice crop projected higher

The US Department of Agriculture has reduced the estimate for 2020/21 U.S. rice production this month while keeping the domestic use unchanged. World trade projection…

Global Oilseed production projected lesser than last month estimate, Global Oilseed ending Inventory pegged lower

For 2020-21, the World Demand and Supply projections of Oilseeds and Soybean include lower production, higher exports, and lower ending stocks The US Soybean ending…