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Agro Commodity Research — Finomint

From farm to futures agri research with roots.

Agricultural commodity markets are driven by a unique mix of monsoon rains, government policy, global trade flows, and local mandi dynamics. Our research covers the full spectrum of NCDEX and MCX agri contracts — combining crop fundamentals, price parity analysis, and technical levels so you trade with context, not speculation.

Agri commodity prices at a glance

Real-time indicative prices across the agricultural commodities we track. Full reports include crop fundamentals, mandi trends, technical levels, and government policy analysis.

Soybean
Soybean
₹4,720
▲ +1.2%
Cotton
Cotton
₹8,150
▲ +0.6%
Chana
Chana
₹5,340
▼ -0.8%
Jeera
Jeera
₹27,850
▲ +2.1%

Key agri drivers we track daily

Agricultural prices do not move in isolation. These are the macro variables we monitor and incorporate into every report.

Monsoon Progress
Normal
103% of LPA — Kharif sowing ahead of schedule
Mandi Arrivals
42K T
Daily soybean arrivals across MP mandis
MSP Hike (2026)
+4.2%
Weighted average MSP increase across Kharif crops
Agri Exports
+8.6%
YoY growth — non-basmati rice, spices, oilmeals leading

Crops in our research scope

Each crop gets a structured report combining crop fundamentals, mandi price trends, government policy impact, and technical analysis with clear levels.

OILSEEDS

Soybean, Mustard & Groundnut

Oilseed research that connects farm-level sowing data, crushing margins, global edible oil prices, and government MSP announcements. Every report tracks the soybean-mustard price spread, crushing profitability, and import parity with palm and soy oil from Indonesia, Malaysia, and South America.

  • Sowing progress and acreage tracking across key states
  • Crushing margin analysis — soy meal and oil realisation
  • Global edible oil price parity — palm, soy, sunflower
  • MSP versus mandi price spread monitoring
Soybean NCDEX ₹4,720 +1.2%
Soybean Acreage Trend (Lakh Hectares) '20 '22 '24 '26* *Estimated based on current sowing pace
FIBRE & CASH CROPS

Cotton & Sugarcane

Fibre and cash crop research focused on government policy, global price linkages, and domestic demand-supply balance. For cotton, we track the MCX cotton contract against ICE futures, yarn demand from the textile sector, and minimum support price operations. Sugarcane analysis covers FRP, sugar production cycles, and ethanol blending policy.

  • Cotton — ICE futures parity, textile demand, MSP procurement
  • Sugarcane — FRP, sugar production, ethanol diversion
  • Export-import dynamics and government trade policy
  • Global price benchmarks and India premium/discount
Cotton MCX ₹8,150 +0.6%
Cotton (ICE) Cotton (MCX) Cotton — ICE vs MCX price convergence (illustrative)
SPICES & PULSES

Jeera, Turmeric & Chana

Spice and pulse markets are among the most dynamic agri-commodity segments, driven by export demand, weather-sensitive production, and speculative positioning. Our research covers the jeera-turmeric price correlation, chana stock positions, and technical analysis on the most liquid NCDEX contracts. Each report layers fundamental supply-demand data over chart patterns.

  • Export demand tracking — jeera to Bangladesh, Middle East, EU
  • Turmeric — crop size estimates and NCDEX stock data
  • Chana — stockist holdings, government buffer, import parity
  • Technical levels with volume confirmation for NCDEX contracts
Jeera NCDEX ₹27,850 +2.1%
India's Share in Global Spice Trade Jeera (42%) Turmeric (28%) Chilli (18%) Others (12%)

Current agri calls and signals

Our latest technical assessment across tracked agri commodities — with key levels and directional bias.

Soybean
Neutral
Soybean is trading in a well-defined range between support and resistance levels. Crushing margins remain positive while global soy oil prices provide support. Monsoon progress is normal, but large arrivals are capping upside. Awaiting breakout for directional clarity.
Support: ₹4,520 Resistance: ₹4,860 RSI: 58
Cotton
Bullish
Cotton is showing strength on daily charts, supported by higher ICE futures, improving textile demand, and lower-than-expected acreage for the current season. MSP procurement is acting as a floor. Momentum indicators support the bullish view.
Support: ₹7,920 Resistance: ₹8,350 RSI: 64
Jeera
Bullish
Jeera continues its uptrend driven by strong export demand and lower carry-forward stocks. Price has broken out above key resistance levels on expanding volumes. Fundamentals remain supportive with Bangladesh and Middle East demand staying robust.
Support: ₹26,500 Resistance: ₹28,800 RSI: 68
Chana
Bearish
Chana is under pressure from higher-than-normal stockist holdings and weak demand from millers. Government buffer stock releases and ample rabi crop supplies are weighing on prices. Technical breakdown below key support could accelerate selling.
Support: ₹5,100 Resistance: ₹5,520 RSI: 44

Agri commodity research — what to expect

What agricultural commodities do you cover?+

We cover oilseeds (soybean, mustard, groundnut), fibre crops (cotton), cash crops (sugarcane), spices (jeera, turmeric), and pulses (chana) traded on NCDEX and MCX. Our coverage spans Kharif and Rabi crop cycles and includes both spot mandi prices and futures contracts.

How is your agri commodity research structured?+

Every report begins with the macro backdrop — monsoon progress, government policy announcements, and global price trends. Then we layer crop-specific fundamentals: sowing data, acreage estimates, crop health, and mandi arrival trends. Finally, we apply technical analysis on NCDEX/MCX contracts with clear support/resistance levels, momentum indicators, and directional bias. Reports conclude with actionable levels, not trade calls.

What makes agri research different from other commodities?+

Agricultural commodities are uniquely driven by government policy (MSP, import duties, export bans), weather patterns (monsoon, temperature, rainfall distribution), and seasonal cycles (sowing, harvest, arrival). Unlike bullion or energy, supply is discrete and annual, so stock positions and crop size estimates matter greatly. Our research is designed specifically for these dynamics.

Do you track mandi prices or only futures?+

Both. Mandi (spot) prices are the foundation — they reflect real-time supply-demand at the farm gate. We track daily arrivals and prices across major mandis for each crop. Futures prices are analysed in relation to spot, with the basis (spot-futures spread) providing clues about market expectations and carry costs. A report that ignores either is incomplete.

How often are agri commodity reports published?+

We publish weekly agri commodity reports covering all tracked crops. Intra-week updates are issued during critical periods — monsoon progress reports, MSP announcements, sudden export policy changes, or weather events (cyclones, unseasonal rain, drought) that materially alter the crop outlook.

Is agri research useful for equity investors too?+

Yes. Agricultural commodity prices directly impact several sectors — FMCG (edible oil costs), sugar companies, textile manufacturers (cotton yarn), fertiliser and seed companies, and agri-input firms. Our agri reports provide the commodity context that feeds into equity ratings on these sectors.

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Monsoon tracking, MSP analysis, mandi price trends, technical levels, and directional bias across oilseeds, fibre, pulses, and spices — delivered weekly.