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Date: 20-02-2018 NCoMM NCML Commodity Market Monitor

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NCML COMMODITY MARKET MONITOR

Cotton | Sugar | Soybean | RM Seed | Castor seed | Turmeric | Jeera

OUTLOOK

OTHER DATA Sowing progress | Advance estimates | Kharif and rabi MSP

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Rs 20280 continued to act as a key hurdle in the price rise of cotton.

However with the downward revision of production estimates, declining

yield in the key producing areas as a result of pest attacks have provided

some support to the correcting prices. Looking ahead, any significant rise

from the current levels looks unlikely in the short term as the production

even after being downgraded is on the higher side. Upside will remain

capped around Rs 20500-Rs21100 mark. Short term selling pressure can

be seen below Rs19100 mark for downside towards Rs 18700. For the

short term the immediate resistance is seen standing at Rs 20530 which

once broken can give way to prices for another buying for Rs 21040 mark.

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has, in its latest estimate, lowered

India’s 2017-18 cotton crop size by 8 lakh bales to 367 lakh bales against

its earlier estimate of 375 lakh bales. CAI reduced the estimate citing

severe infestation with pink bollworm in states like Maharashtra &

Telangana. Last year’s production was 345 lakh bales.

The projected balance sheet drawn by the CAI estimated total cotton

supply for the season at 417 lakh bales including an opening stock (or

carryover stock) of 30 lakh bales at the beginning of the season and the

imports, which the CAI estimated, at 20 lakh bales.

The domestic consumption is pegged at 320 lakh bales, while exports

for the season are seen at 55 lakh bales. The carryover stock at the end

of this season on September 30, 2018 is estimated to be 42 lakh bales.

The exports have been revised downwards to 55 lakh bales amidst

lower production estimates and firm local prices.

Maharashtra’s output is forecast to drop to 6 million bales for the

2017/18 marketing year, down from 10.7 million bales in the 2016/17, due

pink bollworm infestation reducing yields in 80% of state’s cotton area.

Cotton yield in Gujarat too may take a 15% hit this year due to the pink

bollworm pest attack even as the cotton acreage in Gujarat increased

to 26.42 lakh hectares 2017-18 from 24.04 lakh hectares last season. Cotton production in Punjab, Haryana & Ganganagar circle of

Rajasthan, is also likely to fall short of the targets due the non-

conducive weather.

Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and multinationals such as Louis

Dreyfus & Glencore were seen stepping up purchases of cotton amidst

arrivals across growing regions. Higher demand for better grades of

cotton are keeping market sentiments firm.

About half of the crop, nearly 165 lakh bales, has arrived in the market.

The February USDA report has raised the world cotton production by

400,000 bales over last month, as higher estimates for China, Brazil and

South Africa offset lower expectations for India and Australia.

USDA in its latest report pegs 2017-18 world cotton production at 121.37

mn bales (of 480-lb) against 106.57 mn bales produced in 2016-17. The

consumption is pegged at 120.50 mn bales against 114.75 mn bales in

2016-17 and the ending stocks are estimated higher at 88.55 mn bales

against 87.66 mn bales last year.

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2018 %Change

Kadi 29 mm 11093 11333 -2.12

Rajkot (29 mm) 19366.45 19582.3 -1.10

Abohar (Med Staple) 10425 10600 -1.65

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

18730 19140 19366 20530 21040

Outlook: Price will move steadily towards Rs 19150 and selling pressure will intensify below it for Rs 18700 mark.

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Cotton - 29 mm - Rajkot

COTTON FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5) *

Cut down in India’s cotton production estimate by CAI due to pink bollworm infestation in Maharashtra & Telangana

Bullish 25% 4

Higher overall production over last year and higher closing stock expected from last year

Bearish 30% 2

Aggressive commercial buying by CCI and Multinationals

Bullish 25% 4

Downward revision in India’s cotton exports

Bearish 15% 2

Higher global production Bearish 5% 2

Overall fundamental score 3

*Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Fundamentals

Technical Price Analysis

COTTON

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As expected in our earlier edition of NCoMM the prices which were

showing signs of tiring up witnessed some profit booking but regained its

positive momentum as the undertone remained positive on account of

lower production estimates. Prices, in the recent surge, have touched a

high of Rs 3931 in Indore market and now if the prices are revised another

leg of sharp up-move can be expected. As the domestic and global

fundamentals looks supportive in the near term some more upside looks

pending which is likely to happen in the short term itself. Prices on a

breach of Rs 3930 on the upside can pull itself higher towards Rs3965 and

then towards 4040.

Latest survey by Soybean Processors' Association (SOPA), estimates

India's soybean output at 8.35 mn tonnes for the 2017-18 season, about

24% lower than 10.9 mn tonnes produced in the previous year. SOPA

earlier had estimated the output at 9.15 mn tonnes in its Oct survey.

The government on the other hand pegged India's total soybean output

at 12.22 million tonnes in its first advanced estimate for 2017-18, down

from its 2016-17 4th advance estimate of 13.79 million tonnes.

Both private & government agencies have forecast India’s soybean

output to remain lower this year due to 5% lower acreage over last year,

flood-induced crop damage in major growing states, followed by blight

disease in the plants.

SOPA estimated total arrival of soybean into mandis at 5.3 mn tonnes of

which crushing mills have processed 3.8 mn tonnes. Soybean stock with

farmers, traders & plants stands currently at 4.53 mn tonnes

Soybean rates in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have risen sharply

due to lower availability. Positive trend overseas and restricted supplies

in the domestic spot market are fuelling Soybean prices in India.

Spurt in soybean prices has made Indian meal exports uncompetitive

over the past one month. SOPA has estimated India's soybean meal

exports at 1.25 million tonnes for FY 2017-18 compared to 2 mn tonnes

reported for the previous year.

Import duty on crude soy oil was hiked from 17.5 percent to 30 percent

while refined soy oil import duty is hiked from 20% to 35%.

Demand of soybean is higher than normal as stockiest are active in

market. Good demand for edible oils during winter season remains

supportive to cash market. Edible oil producers are also increasing their

operating capacities due hike in import duty of vegetable oils.

The international soybean futures hit a 10-month high as continued dry

weather concerns in Argentina were the fuel for the rally. Argentina’s

production could be down by up to 10 mn tonnes (mmt).

However offsetting a good portion of Argentina’s production losses is

Brazil, whose crop is anticipated to be bigger than last year’s record 114

mn tonnes. Brazil’s harvest is 3 percentage points behind the pace at

28.7%, but overall global supply is high amid record crop in U.S. & Brazil.

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

3400 3560 3838 3965 4040

Outlook: Prices will resume uptrend on a close above 3935 and can test Rs 3965 and Rs4040 thereafter.

2700

2980

3260

3540

3820

4100

4380

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Jun

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6

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r-17

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7

Oct

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Jan

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Soybean Indore

SOYABEAN FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5) *

Further downward revision in Soybean output by SOPA; the o/p is now estimated to be 24% lower than last year

Bullish 30% 4

Robust demand from stockeist and plants

Bulllish 15% 4

Hike in import duty of Soy oil

Bullish 15% 4

Lower soymeal export Bearish 20% 2

Dry weather in Argentina and slow pace of Brazilian harvest

Bullish 5% 4

Higher global output on back of high Brazil and US harvest

Bearish 15% 2

Overall fundamental score

3.3

*Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Fundamentals

Technical Price Analysis

SOYBEAN

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2018 %Change

Indore 3838 3931 -2.37

Kota 3712.5 3725 -0.34

Nagpur 3949.1 3964 -0.38

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After some sudden rise in prices the focus shifted to the commencement

of arrivals in the key mandis which capped the upside. Technically, the

prices continued to trade within the recent consolidation range of Rs

4210-3975 with prices facing technical supply pressure around the upper

band. Now till the time prices manages to stay above Rs 3975,

consolidation will continue with upward bias. Prices will gather strength

for a fresh up move only on a sustainable crack of Rs4210. We still expect

prices to trade range bound between Rs4210 and 3975 for the short term.

A crack of Rs 3975 will lead to mounting of fresh of selling pressure for

the short term pulling prices down towards Rs 3850 mark.

Madhya Pradesh government included mustard crop in Bhavantar

Bhugtan Yojana (BBY). Under BBY, the government does not procure

the produce from farmers. Instead, when prices fall below the minimum

support price (MSP), the government pays the difference between the

MSP and a modal rate worked out by taking the average of selling price

in mandis in three states over a fixed period.

According to the latest sowing report as on 09th February 2017, mustard

crop sowing acreage is reported at 66.88 lakh hectares in 2017-18 which

is 5.27 per cent lower than the 2016-17 acreage of 70.60 lakh hectares at

the same time period. Lower rainfall received at the time of sowing

reduced the acreage in major producing state like Rajasthan. Moreover,

lower remuneration in mustard made farmers to switch to other crops.

Unseasonal rains and hailstorm have damaged standing mustard crop in

some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Usually, if it rains it is

good for mustard crop, but the impact of hailstorm is unfavourable.

Arrivals of new mustard crop is reported in some mandis of Madhya

Pradesh in small amount. Moisture content of the new crop is higher

than normal. But, crop quality is good. Arrivals are expected to increase

in coming days which might put downward pressure in the spot market.

Import duty on crude oils has been increased to 25 per cent from 12.5%

while the tax on refined crude oils increased to 35 per cent from 20%.

As per first advance production estimate of 2017-18, India’s mustard

production target is estimated at 8.1 million metric tonne which is 1.54

per cent higher than last year fourth advance production estimate of

7.977 million metric tonne. However, lower sowing acreage recorded in

the present Rabi season might not let production to increase in 2017-18

as compared to 2016-17. Moreover, market sources are also estimating

lower production estimate this year as compare to last year.

India’s mustard meal exports in the month of December 2017 were

32.832 (provisional) thousand MT, lower by 52.48 per cent against 69.105

thousand MT in November 2017. Average FoB price of meal in December

is recorded at $224 per tonne which is slightly higher than average price

of $223 per tonne in the month of November. Total exports from April to

December 2017 are 4.25 Lakh MT as against 1.75 lakh MT last year in the

same time period.

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

3915 3975 4074 4210 4350

Outlook: The prices are expected to continue trading within a range of Rs 4210-3975. Fresh move will be seen beyond either of the two ranges.

3,500

3,750

4,000

4,250

4,500

4,750

5,000

5,250

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-15

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Feb

-16

Ap

r-16

Jul-1

6

Oct

-16

Jan

-17

Mar

-17

Jun

-17

Se

p-1

7

De

c-17

Feb

-18

Rapeseed & Mustard-Black - 42% oil content : Jaipur

MUSTARD FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5) *

Mustard crop in Bhavantar Bhugtan yojana

Consolidation 10% 3

Lower sowing acreage

Bullish 10% 4

Unseasonal rainfall and hailstorm

Bullish 15% 4

New crop arrivals Bearish 40% 1

Lower production estimate

Bullish 10% 4

Lower meal exports Bearish 15% 2

Overall fundamental score

2.8

*Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Fundamentals

Technical Price Analysis

MUSTARD

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2017 %Change

Jaipur 4112.5 4100 0.30

Alwar 4025 4025 0.00

Sriganga Nagar 3681 3715 -0.92

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As a result of farmer shifting to jeera, significant rise in acreage in the key

jeera producing regiosn of Gujarat was seen. Coupled with low export

demand on the wake of high prices in the domestic market continued to

pull prices down heavily last week. For the coming weeks we can expect

further bearishness and till the time prices are trading below Rs 19200 the

prices will remain pressurised and chances of recovery will be bleak. A

further slide towards the next important support mark of Rs18100 can be

seen and if 18800 level is sustained by the prices which will invite stronger

bears to enter for the middle term.

With farmers shifting to jeera from groundnut, cotton and

coriander, the acreage under the spice in Gujarat rose 37.31 per

cent on year to 3.827 lakh hectares, according to the Gujarat

agriculture department.

According to farmer sources, the cloudy weather and a rise in

moisture in climate since mid-January has affected the crop.

Moreover, a disease ‘alternaria blight’ has surfaced in select

pockets of Rajkot and Jamnagar districts.

According to the trade sources, jeera standing crop in Rajasthan

and Gujarat is in good condition. Conducive weather will help to

increase yield, which will ultimately boost jeera production.

According to the market participants, the arrivals in the Unjha

market are in the range of 10,000-12,000 bags (of each 40 kg) a

day. There is likely to be further downward pressure on the prices

as the arrivals peak later in March.

Jeera stock with stockiest at present is lower than last year,

according to the sources, total carryover stocks are reported in

the range of 5-6 lakh bags against 14-15 lakh bags of the last year

in the same period.

Jeera exports are set to rise in 2017-18 (Apr-Mar) due to the

ongoing political unrest in Syria and decline in stocks in Turkey.

Until the new crop arrives in Syria in June, India will be the sole

supplier of the spice in the global market. According to the Spice

board of India, India exports of jeera in the time period of April to

September 2017 is reported at 79.46 thousand MT which is 15.83

per cent higher than the export of 68.596 thousand MT in 2016 in

the same time period.

The Spices Board of India has estimated 2016-17 Cumin seed

production at 4.85 lakh tonnes a decline of almost 4 per cent from

2015-16 production of 5.03 lakh tonnes. However, in 2017-18, jeera

production is expected to be higher due to higher sowing acreage

in major producing states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2017 %Change

Unjha 18683.35 19266.25 -3.03

Mumbai 25000 25000 0.00

Rajkot 16000 15000 6.67

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

18100 18490 18683 18800 19200

Outlook: Prices will continue to trade with bearish bias and move closer to Rs 18100.

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15000

17000

19000

21000

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6

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-17

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Se

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7

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-18

Cumin Seed (Kala Jeera) - Unjha

JEERA FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5) *

Higher jeera sowing acreage

Bearish 15% 2

Pest attack in some parts of Gujarat

Bullish 10% 4

Conducive weather in major producing states

Bearish 20% 2

News crop arrivals Bearish 25% 1

Lower stocks Bullish 10% 4

Higher export demand Bullish 10% 4

Higher production estimate

Bearish 10% 2

Overall fundamental score

2.35

*Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Fundamentals

Technical Price Analysis

JEERA

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Fundamentals

Chilli exported about 2.35 lakh tonnes this compared to about 1.65 lakh

tonnes last year on the back of higher production and lower prices this

year- an increase of about 42%

Exports in the EU region have been hit due reports of residues like

carbofuran, a pesticide, in products which may have a bullish impact

Cold storage stock in Guntur area in reported to be higher to around

90,000-99,000 MT this year as compared to 40000-46000 last year on

the back of higher production

According to Agmarknet chilli arrivals have been around 4000 MT from

1-15 february as compared to 11175 MT last year a decrease of about 65%

Lower chilli arrivals in the market indicates that stockists are holding

back their stocks in expectation of higher prices as this is the lean

season

According to AP agriculture dept as on 14 February, chilli area declined

by 35% to 0.25 lakh Ha as compared to 0.39 Lakh Ha , while in Telegana

it was reduced by 55% from 0.24 lakh Ha to 0.11 lakh Ha this year

According to trade sources an inventory of more than three lakh

tonnes as opening stock is expected this year. This is because of a

bumper production of 18 lakh tonnes last year which together with a

carryover stock took the supply to over 19 lakh tonnes

A score of 3.4 shows that that prices would be range bound with a

bullish undertone.

3000

5050

7100

9150

11200

13250

15300

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Mar

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-13

Ap

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Jan

-15

Oct

-15

Jul-1

6

Ap

r-17

Jan

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Chillies - Guntur : Bangalore

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

5300 6500 8400 9000 9800

Outlook: Prices will trade with positive bias and will move closer to Rs 9000 and then Rs 9800 mark in the coming days.

Technical Price Analysis

Sharp decline in the area of chilli and sluggish arrivals indicate that traders

are expecting a spurt in prices of chilli in the near future. Prices have shown

sharp recovery since hitting the multi-year low in May last year. With fall in

acreage, higher export, and holding back of stock by the traders have all

contributed to the rise in prices of the red spice. The momentum of

recovery is looking to be strong enough to continue for some more time as

well. In the near term prices in the Bangalore market for Guntur chilli can

show further recovery towards Rs 9800 odd levels which is the immediate

and an important resistance level. Fresh move can only be expected in case

the prices breach and stay above that level for sufficient time.

PEPPER FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5) *

Higher exports Bullish 20% 4

Decrease in area and

failure of crop Bullish 30% 4

Higher carryover stock Bearish 30% 2

Low arrivals Bullish 20% 4

Overall fundamental score

3.4

*Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2017 %Change

Guntur Teja 9800 9800 0.00

Warangal Teja 9500 9600 -1.04

Guntur NCDEX 7200 7200 0.00

CHILLI

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As we expected, the recovery which started last week lacked intensity

and prove to be temporary as prices stared to correct mildly again. For

the coming week we hold our previous weeks’ view and expect prices to

resume its losing streak. Rs 4360 is the nearest resistance and is not

expected to be cracked by the prices in the short term. On a slip below

Rs4170 a fresh leg of selling momentum can develop pulling down prices

towards the support of Rs 4060 point mark. Furthermore, a breach of Rs

4060 will result in escalates selling pressure making castor prices weak for

middle term and pulling it down towards 3845 levels in the weeks ahead.

Increased supplies of new castor crop in spot markets and also the

expectation of higher production during 2018 season kept the market

sentiments weak.

As per Deesa based trader’s the new castor crop supply is gradually

increasing which is keeping bearish sentiment. Further traders are also

expecting production of castor seed in 2018 season up by 8-12 per cent

over last year.

Millers are procuring castor seed as per requirement due to steady

sales of castor oil. Further they are in no hurry to procure the

commodity in bulk quantities as they are aware of the fact that castor

seed price are likely to decline once the new crop start arriving in

market yards in full swing in coming weeks.

As per the data from Agriculture Ministry, Castor acreage in Gujarat

recorded an increase of 5.67 per cent at 5.96 lakh hectares as

compared to 5.64 lakh hectares last year.

In Rajasthan the Castor acreage registered a decline of 6.98 per cent in

area to 1.6 lakh hectares in same period last year. The overall Castor

acreage is slightly down from last year which may not affect the

production much but late sowing in major growing states (Gujarat and

Rajasthan) could affect the final yield to some extent.

As per the Solvent Extractor Association of India Castor oil exports

during the financial year 2017-18 till December stood at 4.11 lakh tonnes

as against 4.15 lakh tonnes in corresponding period last year. In 2016-17

total castor oil exports reported were 5.37 lakh tonnes.

Due to higher imports by China in the month of December the total

castor oil exports increased to 49,076 tonnes as compared to 38,442

tonnes in December last year.

As on 18th February Castor seed stock position at NCDEX approved

warehouses stood at 25,708 tonnes as against 32,779 tonnes same

period last year.

Overall fundamental score of 2.5 indicates that Castor seed prices

would remain range bound with slight bearish tone due to higher

supplies of new crop in markets.

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

4061.5 4170 4250 4355 4550

Outlook: The prices are expected stretch its losing streak towards 4060 mark on a breach of Rs 4170.

2800

3160

3520

3880

4240

4600

4960

Feb

-15

May

-15

Au

g-1

5

Oct

-15

Jan

-16

Ap

r-16

Jul-1

6

Se

p-1

6

De

c-16

Mar

-17

Jun

-17

Se

p-1

7

No

v-17

Feb

-18

Castor - Deesa

CASTOR SEED FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5)

*

Increased supplies of

new crop in spot

markets Bearish 25% 2

Higher production

expectation Bearish 20% 2

Lower acreage under

Castor seed Bullish 15% 3

Subdued demand

from millers for

castor seed Bearish 20% 2

Improved demand at

lower levels Bullish 20% 4

Overall fundamental score

2.5

*1.Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Fundamentals

Technical Price Analysis

CASTOR SEED

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2018 %Change

Kadi 4100 4050 1.23

Rajkot 3725 3850 -3.25

Deesa 4250 4231.9 0.43

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Prices have recently slid below the important support mark of Rs 7250

and this has made bears more strong for a short term move.

Fundamentally the turmeric prices are caught in mixed fundamental

scenario where on one hand the expectation of a lower crop this year are

underpinning the prices and sufficient stocks in the market are not letting

prices move northward. Till the time Rs 7250 is honoured by the prices

and trading is taking place below it, we can expect prices to show some

downside movement. Sustained trading below it will make prices bearish

towards Rs 6600 and then towards 6410.

Turmeric spot and futures have remained range bound due to limited

demand from domestic and overseas buyers against steady supplies in

most of the spot markets.

As per market sources, Prices of Turmeric have remained steady at

Duggirala, Sangli and Erode markets amid matching supply and

demand. Arrivals and business activities in Maharashtra were negligible

markets due to recent hailstorm in Maharashtra. The heavy showers

coupled with hailstorm have severely damaged the standing crop in

Vidarbha.

According to traders, the new crop arrivals have been keeping market

sentiments low. Turmeric outlook in long run is positive as the supplies

will get tight due to lower sowing and unfavourable climatic

conditions.

As per trader estimates, the production this year is expected to

decline. This lower production will be to some extent compensated by

a higher production expectation from Andhra Pradesh.

As per trade sources, production of Turmeric is pegged around 55-60

lakh bags versus 65 lakh bags (70kg each) in last year.

As per the Spices Board of India, Turmeric production in 2016-17

estimated at 10,51,160 tonnes as against 9,67,060 tonnes in 2015-16.

Export demand is not very promising at the moment though it is

expected to pick up the pace during peak arrival season as the prices

declines at that time.

According to commerce ministry, the country's Turmeric export during

April-October 2017-18 declined by 13.80 per cent at 65,693.32 metric

tonnes as compared to 76,208.44 metric tonnes same period last year.

India exported 125,536.43 metric tonnes of Turmeric in 2016-17.

India imported 11056.33 metric tonnes of Turmeric during April-

October 2017-18 as against 9537.83 metric tonnes imported same

period last year.

Overall fundamental score of 2.6 indicates that Turmeric prices might

be trading with bearish tone on improvement in supplies however, the

expectation of export demand may provide good support at lower

levels.

Mandi Price in Rs/ Quintal

19-02-2018 12-02-2018 %Change

Nizamabad 7129 7200 -0.98

Coimbatore 7600 7400 2.70

Sangli 7200 7150 0.69

IMPORTANT LEVELS

S2 S1 CMP R1 R2

6410 6600 7129 7255 7650

Outlook: Selling pressure will be seen on the prices pulling it down closer to Rs 6600 mark.

4800

5500

6200

6900

7600

8300

9000

9700

Jun

-14

No

v-14

Ap

r-15

Se

p-1

5

Feb

-16

Jul-1

6

No

v-16

Ap

r-17

Se

p-1

7

Feb

-18

Turmeric : Unpolished fingers : Nizamabad

COTTON FUNDAMENTAL SUMMARY

Price Drivers Impact Weightage Score (1-5) *

Limited demand from domestic and overseas buyers

Bearish 15% 2

Higher arrivals of new turmeric in spot markets

Bearish 25% 2

Lower acreage against last year

Bullish 15% 3

Decline in production prospects

Bullish 25% 3

Expectation of pick up in export demand

Bullish 20% 3

Overall fundamental score

2.6

*Bearish; 2. Marginal Bearish; 3. Consolidation; 4. Marginal Bullish; 5. Bullish

Fundamentals

Technical Price Analysis

TURMERIC

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Wheat output this year would be

around 98 mt: Agricultural

Secretary

Soybean output to decline by 24%

on lower acreage, crop damage:

SOPA

Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

assess effect of hailstorm on

standing crop

Jeera farmers on high alert for

Alternaria blight

Pepper growers want Sri Lankan

free trade pact quota scrapped

MSP will help neither farmers, nor

the agriculture sector

To purchase the India Commodity Year Book 2018, contact us at

[email protected]

Official Production Estimates

First advance estimates 2017-18 &

previous years’ estimates: First

Advance Estimates 2017-18

MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE (Rs/Qtl.)

Commodity 2016-17 2017-18

KHARIF

Paddy Common 1470 1550

paddy grade A 1510 1590

Jowar Hybrid 1625 1700

Jowar Maldandi 1650 1725

Bajra 1330 1425

Ragi 1725 1900

Maize 1365 1425

Tur 5050 5450*

Moong 5225 5575*

Urad 5000 5400*

Groundnut 4220 4450*

Sunflower seed 3950 4100 #

Soyabean black 2775 3050

Sesamum 5000 5300 #

Nigerseed 3825 4050 #

Cotton(Medium Staple) 3680 4020

Cotton(Long Staple) 4160 4320

RABI

Commodity 2016-17 2017-18

Wheat 1625 1735

Barley 1325 1410

Gram 4000* 4400

Masur (Lentil) 3950* 4250

Rapeseed/Mustard 3700* 4000

Safflower 3700* 4100

Wheat 1625 1735

*includes bonus of Rs 200 per quintal

# includes bonus of Rs 100 per quintal

THE WEEK THAT WAS

Commodity Latest Fortnight ago

Month ago Year ago

19-Feb-18 05-Feb-18 19-Jan-18 20-Feb-17

Soyabean 3838 3607 3414 2976

RM seed 4112.5 4025 3996.25 3975.85

Turmeric 7129.15 7375 7650 7134.4

Cotton 19366.45 19473.2 20174.35 20293.85

Chilli 7600 7800 7500 6400

Jeera 18863.35 19661.5 20633.35 17875

Castor 4250 4277.9 4075.25 3976.15

PRICE TRACKER

Link for commodity-wise and market-

wise prices and arrivals:

http://agmarknet.gov.in/PriceAndArriv

als/CommodityWiseDailyReport2.aspx

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RABI SOWING PROGRESS- Link

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Answers for 30th Jan 2018 Quiz:

Ans 1: FALSE Ans 2: C. (Sugar)

People who gave correct answer:

Kalyan Gudlavaleti Priya Rajkumar Singh Sengar

LEELARAM

Ashwani Kumar lalji singh yadav Vineet Poonia

Anilkumar Parvathaneni Mayank Mishra Nirbhay singh

Chandrapal Ghosh kapil singh bhakuni Ranjit Singh

SRINIVAS REDDY BOYAPALLI

Dr. Ravi Pratap Singh Sangwan

Ramdev

LAXMIKANT S H om singh SUAHIL SWAMI

Dr. Raina Jain Babloo Kumar Pawar santosh chandrakant

Rajesh Yadav sachin Sarjerao Gharge Soma Sudhakar

Harijanaseenaiah RITESH BALPANDE Sanjay Singh

Riteshkumar Sahu Abinandhan Ramamoorthy venkanna katikella

Shiv Singh Maheshkumar Ramaswamy PRASHANT KUMAR OJHA

Aaftab khan Lalji singh.yadav Gurmeet singh

Adarsh sharma Sunny kumar ROSHIN ABDULLA

Nandhini V Omkar Satpal

s.narendra Sandeep Kumar ANJALI

Neetu Gautam Naresh Sharma kulvinder singh

amit kumar singh Huzoor Ali Shaik Surender

ABHIMANYU SINGH yogesh sharma Patil Babasaheb sidhgonda

Vinaya Dilip Shinde Ashna Mishra Vikas Kumar

kapil dev chinna babu reddy serapu Madhav baburao satale

Lucky Winner: Leela Ram

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Research Team

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Kamna Malhotra Economist: TCIG [email protected]

Akash Jaiswal Research Analyst: TCIG [email protected]

Ansh Aggarwal Senior Officer: Trade Support [email protected]

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