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Wheat markets shrug off Black Sea flashpoints as exports flow: Report

Ukraine said the vessel stopped - the Sukru Okan - was Turkish. A person familiar with the matter said the ship was empty and had unloaded a corn cargo the previous day in Greece

Gold price falls Rs 280 to Rs 59,670, silver dips Rs 500 to Rs 73,000

The price of 22-carat gold also dipped Rs 250, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 54,700

Nifty Energy paves way for positive breakout; adopt buy-on-dips strategy

According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, charts reveal an encouraging trend for Nifty Energy index, signaling a positive breakout

Gold, silver prices remain unchanged, yellow metal trading at Rs 601,60/10g

The price of 22-carat gold was also unchanged at Rs 55,150.

Gold price falls Rs 160 to Rs 59,950; silver slumps Rs 2,300 to Rs 75,000

The price of 22-carat gold also fell Rs 150 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 54,950

Gold needs to clear this hurdle for sentiment revival, shows chart

The MCX Gold October futures need to overcome the resistance at Rs 59,930, for fresh buying to emerge, indicates technical chart.

Rice supply faces new threat as Thailand urges crop curbs to save water

Farmers in the key central region have already planted most of their rice but the government is encouraging a switch to other crops that need less water

Gold demand in India this year could fall 10% to hit 3-year low: WGC

In the June quarter, scrap supplies jumped 61% from a year ago to 37.6 metric tons, the highest in nearly 3 years, the data showed

DGTF invites applications for allocation of wheat quota exports to Bhutan

The government has invited applications from exporters to allocate quota for exports of wheat to Bhutan during 2023-24 on humanitarian and food security grounds. In a trade notice, the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) has laid out a detailed procedure for allocation of quota for export of wheat, 'atta' and 'maida' on humanitarian and food security grounds, based on requests received from Bhutan. It said the government has approved export of 14,184 tonne of wheat grain; 5,326 tonne of wheat flour (atta); 15,226 tonne of maida to Bhutan in 2023-24. "Accordingly, applications are invited from exporters for allocation of quota," it said. As per the procedure, the minimum threshold for these products will be 100 tonne by land transport to the neighbouring country. "Application would be allowed only if the exporter applies for quantity more than the minimum threshold," it said. In a separate notification, DGFT said it has banned exports of de-oiled rice bran till November 30

Farmers plant 23.7 million hectares rice so far as monsoon rains revive

Higher rice planting in India, the world's second biggest producer of the grain, will ease concerns about the lower output of the staple

Singapore in talks with India to seek non-basmati rice export ban exemption

Singapore is in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from the country's ban on export of non-basmati rice, the city state's food agency said on Friday. Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is working closely with importers to increase the import of different varieties of rice from various sources. Singapore is also in close contact with the Indian authorities to seek exemption from the ban, said a statement from SFA. On July 20, the Indian government banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. Non-basmati white rice constitutes about 25 per cent of total rice exported from the country. In 2022, India accounted for about 40 per cent of Singapore's imported rice, said the agency. Singapore imports rice from more than 30 countries. Under Singapore's Rice Stockpile Scheme, rice importers must hold a buffer inventory equivalent to twice of their monthly imports. This helps ensure an .

Priced at Rs 4,950 per 10 gm, Kashmir saffron outshining silver varq

Saffron and silver varq are used by sweetmakers to provide Indian sweets with a luxurious feel

Global rice market set for government deals as India's ban curbs supplies

Buyers from Africa to Asia are likely to scramble for rice shipments as supplies tighten in coming months following India's decision last week to ban non-basmati white rice exports

Gold price remains stable at Rs 60,160, silver price unchanged at Rs 78,000

The price of 22-carat gold remained flat, with the precious metal selling at Rs 55,150

Gold price unchanged at Rs 60,750, silver prices at Rs 78,400 per kg

The price of ten grams of 22-carat gold was Rs 55,700, the same as Thursday

Tomato is not the villain of the rise in retail inflation in June

The kitchen staple may, however, be responsible for its spike in July

Bias for Nifty Energy index bullish in near-term; buy near support levels

Ravi Nathani, independent market analyst shares his trading strategies for Nifty Energy, and Nifty Commodities indices

Rice prices set to rally further as weather threatens producers' yields

Rice is a staple for more than 3 billion people and nearly 90% of the water-intensive crop is produced in Asia, where the El Nino weather pattern usually brings lower rainfall

Manipur insurgent groups lift blockade to ensure supply of commodities

The insurgent groups, in a press statement, further said that Manipur has been witnessing ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki Zo communities since May 3, 2023

Govt to sell tur dal from buffer stocks to millers for augmenting supply

The government will sell tur dal from its buffer stock to eligible millers as part of its efforts to boost domestic supply and keep prices under control. "The government has decided to release tur from the national buffer in a calibrated and targeted manner till imported stocks arrive in the Indian market," an official statement said. The Department of Consumer Affairs has directed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) to dispose of tur dal through online auction among eligible millers to augment the available stocks for milling into tur dal for the consumers, it added. The quantities being auctioned and the frequency will be calibrated on the basis of the assessed impact of the disposal on the availability of tur to consumers at affordable prices. On June 2, the government imposed stock limits on tur and urad by invoking the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 in order to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous ..