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India Grain: Wheat up on firm demand in key mkts; rice, maize flat

Informist, Monday, Feb 26, 2024 MUMBAI – Wheat prices in Indore and Kota were a tad up today due to a rise in demand, traders said. Prices of rice and maize were steady in key markets, they said. Prices of mill-quality WHEAT were a tad up at 2,200-2,425 rupees per 100 kg against 2,200-2,400 rupees per 100 kg from the previous …

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India Sugar: Flat in key markets; up on ICE on concerns about output

Informist, Monday, Feb 26, 2024 MUMBAI – Ex-mill prices of sugar in the key markets of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra remained flat today on muted demand, traders said. In Uttar Pradesh, mill prices were the same as those on Friday as there was minimal buying at higher price levels, said Naresh Gupta, a north India-based trader. Mills in the state …

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Falling mustard prices a growing concern for farmers, say experts

Informist, Monday, Feb 26, 2024 MUMBAI – The continuous fall in mustard seed prices in recent weeks is a concern for farmers as well as for the government, which should start procuring the oilseed at minimum support prices, Dr P.K. Rai, director of ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, said. Mustard prices are currently at 5,325-5,350 rupees per …

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