Turmeric prices experienced a decline of 1.64%, settling at Rs 17,562, influenced by anticipations of increased acreage due to favorable rainfall conditions during the ongoing sowing season. For the 2025–26 season, turmeric acreage is projected to reach 3.02 lakh hectares, reflecting an increase of approximately 4% compared to the previous year, while fresh production is Read More
Indian Spice Market
Turmeric prices experienced a decline on Wednesday, as the February contract settled down by 0.52% at Rs 17,854. This movement was largely influenced by anticipations of increased acreage due to favorable monsoon conditions prevailing in the current sowing season. For the 2026 harvest, India’s turmeric acreage is estimated at 3.02 lakh hectares, reflecting an increase Read More
Jeera prices experienced a significant increase, closing at Rs 24,590, up 4.48%. This rise is largely attributed to weather-related disruptions and postponed sowing, which have constrained near-term supply forecasts. Uneven rainfall has hindered field preparation, resulting in one of the slowest sowing seasons in Gujarat in recent years. Jeera sowing in the state has been Read More
Turmeric prices experienced a modest increase, closing up by 0.43% at Rs 17,316, bolstered by lower-than-average arrivals and robust demand both domestically and internationally. Market sentiment exhibited a positive trend, as both farmers and stockists have reportedly diminished their holdings, establishing a robust foundation in anticipation of new crop arrivals. Weather-related disruptions have adversely affected Read More
Jeera prices increased, closing up by 0.79% at Rs 22,385, as weather-related challenges and postponed sowing persisted in bolstering market sentiment. Sowing progress in Gujarat is markedly lagging compared to the previous year, with the area as of 29 December 2025 recorded at 3.99 lakh hectares, reflecting a decline of 14.2% year-on-year, attributed to irregular Read More




