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News in brief
Isma revises sugar output marginally upwards
Sugar mills body, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (Isma), revised production estimates marginally upwards, as higher- thanexpected recovery was reported in Uttar Pradesh, Indias second- largest producer. From its earlier estimate of 24.3 million tonnes ( mt), refined sugar output is now expected to be 24.6 mt. Considering the actual output so far and production trends from some states, we have reviewed the estimates for the current season and have revised them to 24.6 mt, about 0.3 mt higher than the previous estimates, Isma said in a note.
(Source: Business Standard)
Sensex Nifty INR/$ Nymex Crude Oil - $/bbl Comex Gold - $/oz
.Source: Reuters
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Chana
Chana recovered from lower levels due to demand from stockists at lower levels. However, sharp gains were capped due to the arrival pressure in the domestic markets and higher output expectations. The Spot settled 0.81% lower while the April Futures settled 0.47% higher on Friday. In the union budget 2013-14, although no direct move was considered for Pulses, still The Finance Minister expressed concern about the supplydemand mismatch in pulses. He said that the aggregate demand is a concern. Stating that food inflation is worrying, he said the government would take all steps to augment the supply side.
Market Highlights
Unit Rs/qtl Rs/qtl Last 3459 3402 Prev day -0.81 0.47
as on March 15, 2013 % change WoW MoM -1.66 -4.74 0.29 -1.59 YoY -0.84 -5.71
Source: Reuters
Higher returns earned in 2012, coupled with a hike in minimum support prices (MSP), have helped expand overall acreage in 2012-13 season. The Centre has hiked the MSP by 14 per cent to Rs 3,200 a quintal for chana and as part of its strategy to encourage farmers to grow more pulses to reduce import dependence.
Source: Telequote
Technical Outlook
Contract Chana Apr Futures Unit Rs./qtl Support
3360-3380
Trade Scenario
India imports Chana mainly from Australia and Canada and higher availability in these countries at comparatively cheaper rates is seen boosting imports of Chana to meet the domestic shortfall. In Australia, total chickpea production in 201213 is estimated to have increased to a record 713000 tones as compared with 485000 tons in 2011-12. In Canada chickpea output is estimated at 1.58 lakh tonnes compared with 86000 tn in 2011-12.
Outlook
Chana is expected to trade on a positive note today on account of demand from stockists. However, increasing arrivals of new crop from MP coupled with higher imports may exert downside pressure on the domestic prices. Also, prices may not sustain below Rs 3200 as farmers will not liquidate their produce below these levels.
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Sugar
Sugar futures declined yesterday due to sluggish demand from the bulk manufacturers coupled with higher supplies. However, a sharp declined was cushioned as traders are adopting wait and watch policy ahead of decontrol decision. Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said that the sugar output in 2013-14 may fall to around 24 mn tn against current years output of 24.5 mn tn. There are reports that some mills in Maharashtra have stopped crushing due to non availability of cane. The spot as well as the April Futures settled 0.2% and 0.76% lower on Friday.
India, the world biggest sugar consumer, could consider easing curbs on the tightly controlled industry this week. Decontrolling the sugar sector would, involve abolition of regulated release mechanism, removal of levy sugar obligation from industry, freer export-import policy, removal of sugar from compulsory packing in jute bags only and a transparent policy linking cane price with sugar price. The government has decided not to increase import duty on sugar though industry bodies and manufacturers had demanded a hike in the duty to 60% from the current 10% to curb shipment of the sweetener. India's sugar production in the 2013/14 season is set to fall below consumption for the first time in four years as a water shortage trims acreage in three key states.
Market Highlights
Unit Sugar Spot- NCDEX (Kolhapur) Sugar M- NCDEX Mar'13 Futures Rs/qtl Last 3123
as on March 15, 2013 % Change Prev. day WoW -0.20 -0.72 MoM -2.40 YoY 8.79
Rs/qtl
3000
-0.76
-0.63
-4.00
8.42
Source: Reuters
International Prices
Unit Sugar No 5- LiffeMay'13 Futures Sugar No 11-ICE May '13 Futures $/tonne $/tonne Last 539.4 419.78
as on March 15, 2013 % Change Prev day WoW 0.41 0.27 0.78 0.37 MoM 8.31 3.62 YoY -19.25 -26.38
.Source: Reuters
Technical Outlook
Contract Sugar Apr NCDEX Futures Unit Rs./qtl Support
3000-3015
Outlook
Sugar prices are expected to trade lower today due to higher supplies in the domestic markets. However, prices may recover as demand will now reemerge to meet the summer season requirement. Further, crushing will now start declining amid lower cane availability this season.
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Oilseeds
Soybean: Soybean April gained yesterday due to short coverings
coupled with lower supplies in the domestic markets. However, weak international markets capped sharp upside. The spot settled as well as the April futures settled 0.59% and 0.91% higher on Friday. Exports of Soybean meal during February, 2013 was 5,77,589 tones as compared to 3,70,524 tonnes in February, 2012 showing an increase by 55.88% over the last year. On a financial year basis, the export during April 2012 to February 2013 is 31,13,651 tonnes as compared to 34,52,791 tonnes in the same period of previous year showing a decrease of 9.82%. According to the second advance estimates, 2012-13 oilseed output is pegged at 29.4 mn tn, down by 1.1%, while soybean output is pegged higher at 12.9 mn tn, up 3.2%.
Market Highlights
% Change Unit Soybean Spot- NCDEX (Indore) Soybean- NCDEX Mar '13 Futures Ref Soy oil SpotNCDEX(Indore) Ref Soy oil- NCDEX Mar '13 Futures Rs/qtl Rs/qtl Rs/10 kgs Rs/10 kgs Last 3593 3574 683.2 691.1 Prev day 0.59 1.98 0.87 1.34
Source: Reuters
as on March 15, 2013 International Prices Soybean- CBOTMay'13 Futures Soybean Oil - CBOTMay'13 Futures Unit USc/ Bushel USc/lbs Last 1426 49.91 Prev day -2.14 1.67 WoW -5.47 -0.50 MoM 0.37 -2.33 YoY 4.16 -10.04
International Markets
Soybean Futures on CBOT declined by 0.66% on Friday on account slowing demand for old US soybean. No fresh sale of the old crop was reported. Also the advancement of the South American crop added to the downside pressure. However, there are reports that farmers in Argentina are holding back their crop anticipating higher prices. The USDA monthly crop report has kept the Brazil output unchanged at 83.5 mn tn while, it reduced Argentinas crop forecast from 53 mn tn to 51.5 mn tn. German oilseeds analyst Oil World cut its forecast of the 2013 soybean harvest in Argentina by 2 mn tn to 50 mn tn from its Jan estimates because of dry weather, but has raised its forecast of Brazil's soybean crop by 0.5 mn tn. Argentina soybean acreage is estimated at 19.35 mn ha. U.S. farmers will harvest record soybean crops in 2013, ending three years of falling production and rebuilding nearly depleted stockpiles. U.S. soybean processors say they have been pleasantly surprised by the high oil content of the latest U.S. soybean harvest, a factor that has contributed to strong profit margins and should pad year-end soy oil inventories.
Source: Reuters
as on March 15, 2013 % Change Prev day WoW 0.00 0.97 -3.53 -0.26
Unit
CPO-Bursa Malaysia Apr '13 Contract CPO-MCX- Mar '13 Futures
MYR/Tonne Rs/10 kg
Source: Reuters
RM Seed
Unit RM Seed SpotNCDEX (Jaipur) RM Seed- NCDEX Apr'13 Futures Rs/100 kgs Rs/100 kgs Last 3525 3477 Prev day 0.95 0.35 WoW -0.13 0.78
Refined Soy Oil: Ref soy oil and CPO gained by 1.7% and 0.97% on
account of short coverings. Lead speakers in the Palm Oil Conference have forecasted lower prices due to rising supplies. Higher global production estimates of palm oil by oil world have pressurized prices at higher levels. Global palm oil output is estimated at 55.3 mn tn in 2012-13, up by 3.4 mn tn. India's vegetable oil imports declined 17 percent from a month ago in February due to higher taxes. To curb imports, the tariff value of crude palm oil, the edible oil India imports most, has been raised from $ 815 a tonne to $ 848 a tonne, a rise of 4.04%.
Outlook
Soybean may trade on a mixed note. Weak international markets may pressurize prices while low supplies may support prices. Mustard seed may gain due to buying at lower levels while, higher output expectations may pressurize prices. Soy oil and CPO may continue to decline on account of forecast of higher supplies. However prices may find support on expectations that output may fall due to seasonally lower yield.
Source: Telequote
Technical Outlook
Contract Soy Oil Apr NCDEX Futures Soybean NCDEX Apr Futures RM Seed NCDEX Apr Futures CPO MCX Mar Futures Unit Rs./qtl Rs./qtl Rs./qtl Rs./qtl
valid for Mar 16, 2013 Support 667-672 3460-3480 3450-3462 451-453 Resistance 682-686 3520-3540 3487-3500 458-461
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Black Pepper
Pepper Futures traded on a mixed note with a positive bias yesterday. Low stocks in the warehouses coupled with thin supplies and delayed harvesting on back of to lack of skilled laborers supported the prices. However, prices declined towards the end on account of profit booking. Increasing arrivals of the new crop from Karnataka pressurized prices last week. Harvesting of the fresh crop is going in and is expected to gain momentum in the coming days. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India sealed the entire quantity of pepper stored in six warehouses in Kerala of about 8,000 tonnes. Exports demand for Indian pepper in the international markets is also weak due to price parity. The Spot settled 0.05% lower while the April Futures settled 0.82% higher on Friday. According to a circular issued by NCDEX on 09/02/2013, launch of June 2013 expiry contract in Pepper which is scheduled on February 11, 2013, has been postponed till further notice. The revised launch date will be announced in due course. Spices Board has announced plans to import high yielding Madagascar variety that was behind the record productivity in Vietnam. It could raise productivity of Indian pepper from 2,000 kg/ha to 7,000 kg/ha. Pepper prices in the international market are being quoted at $7,100/tn. Vietnams Asta is quoted at $6,925-6,975/tn, Indonesia GM-1 is quoted at $6,900/tn and Brazil Asta is quoted at $6,600/tn.
Market Highlights
Unit Pepper SpotNCDEX (Kochi) Pepper- NCDEX Mar'13 Futures Rs/qtl Rs/qtl Last 37088 37330 % Change Prev day -0.05 0.47
as on March 15, 2013 WoW 0.86 4.76 MoM -9.59 -7.86 YoY -5.21 -4.45
Source: Reuters
According to Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) exports of pepper in 2012 stood at 116,962 mt, Vietnam shipped 12000 mt of pepper in January 2013. Pepper imports by U.S. the largest consumer of the spice declined 9% in 2012 period to 62,458 tn as compared to 68,489 tn in 2011. Exports from Indonesia posted significant decrease of 42% as compared to previous year. Exports stood at 36,500 tonnes as compared to 62,599 tonnes in the last year. Brazil exported 25,900 tn pepper during Jan-Nov 2012, around 20% lower compared with 32,650 tn in the same period last year. Exports from Malaysia 8,300 tn pepper during Jan-Oct 2012, lower by 30% last year while exports in October stood at 1,077 mt in.
Technical Outlook
Contract Black Pepper NCDEX Apr Futures Unit Rs/qtl
Outlook
Pepper is expected to trade on a positive note today. Low stocks coupled with good demand from the upcountry markets may support prices at lower levels. Reports that farmers are holding back stocks may also support prices at lower levels. However, improvement in arrivals may pressurize prices at higher levels.
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Jeera
Jeera Futures traded on a mixed note but recovered sharply towards the end on account of export demand. However, the spot did not gain much due to higher arrivals of the new crop. The arrivals of new crop are averaging around 25,000 bags/ day and are expected to improve in the coming days. Higher sowing as well as conducive weather in Gujarat, the main jeera growing region has increased output expectations. According to Gujarat State Agri Dept. sowing in Gujarat is reported at 3.352 lakh ha in 2013 compared with 3.719 lakh ha last year. According to the Rajasthan State Budget 2013-14, it has exempted jeera from VAT. In Rajasthan, sowing is expected to increase by 10-15%. The spot as well as the April Futures settled 0.05% and 1.41% higher on Friday. According to markets sources the exports target has already been achieved due to a supply crunch in the global markets. Supply concerns from Syria and Turkey still exists. Expectations are that export orders may still be diverted to India from the international markets due to lack of supplies from Syria on back of the ongoing civil war. Production in Syria and Turkey is being reported around 17,000 tonnes and around 4,000-5,000 tonnes, lesser than expectations. Jeera prices of Indian origin are being offered in the international market at $2,650 tn (c&f Europe) while Syria and Turkey are not offering. Carryover stocks of Jeera in the domestic market is expected to be around 5-6 lakh bags.
Market Highlights
Unit Jeera Spot- NCDEX (Unjha) Jeera- NCDEX Mar '13 Futures Rs/qtl Rs/qtl Last 13450 13243 Prev day 0.05 0.27
as on March 15, 2013 % Change WoW 0.16 0.42 MoM -3.01 -0.84 YoY 8.22 10.91
Source: Reuters
Source: Telequote
Market Highlights
Prev day 2.24 -1.87
Unit Turmeric SpotNCDEX (N'zmbad) Turmeric- NCDEX Apr '13 Futures Rs/qtl Rs/qtl
Outlook
Jeera Futures trade on a mixed note. Fresh export as well as domestic demand may support prices while increasing arrivals may pressurize prices. In the medium term, prices are likely to stay firm as Syria and Turkey have stopped shipments.
Turmeric
Turmeric Futures witnessed a volatile session after NCDEX imposed special margin of 10% on the long side from 14/03/2013. Fresh export enquiries coupled with output concerns have pushed up the prices. Traders have received fresh orders from Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi, Kolkata and some other places. Unseasonal rains in Andhra Pradesh have damaged about 9240 tonnes. The Spot settled 0.24% higher while the Futures settled 1.87% lower on Friday.
Source: Telequote
Technical Outlook
Unit Jeera NCDEX Apr Futures Turmeric NCDEX April Futures Rs/qtl Rs/qtl
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Kapas
NCDEX Kapas as well as MCX Cotton traded on a bullish note tracking positive international markets and settled 2.66% and 1.7% higher respectively on Friday. There is some buying interest seen from China which has raised expectations of export demand. Traders have demanded the government agencies (Cotton Corp of India) to release the stocks procured by them. The government has decided to continue with the current cotton exports policy. Traders expect exports to cross governments estimates of 8 mn bales. Finance Minister announced various incentives and policies in the Union Budget to support the ailing textile industry. Cotton supplies since the beginning of the year in October 2012 until February 10, 2013 were down at 183.4 lakh bales, down from 189.27 lakh bales a year earlier.
Market Highlights
Unit Rs/20 kgs Rs/Bale Last 1002 19100
as on March 15, 2013 % Change Prev. day WoW 2.66 3.30 1.70 2.47 MoM 6.71 2.47 YoY #N/A 8.83
Source: Reuters
International Prices
ICE Cotton Cot look A Index Unit USc/Lbs Last 92.5 81.35
as on March 15, 2013 % Change Prev day WoW 1.80 6.67 0.00 0.00 MoM 14.45 0.00 YoY 3.84 -29.20
Source: Reuters
Source: Telequote
Source: Telequote
Outlook
Cotton prices are expected to trade on a positive note today extending yesterdays gains. Expectations of good exports may support prices. Also, the prices may take cues from firmness in the international markets. Expectations that China may release higher import quota which might boost imports also supported an upside in the cotton prices. Also, expected lower US cotton acreage and output in 2013-14 may also support prices at lower levels.
Technical Outlook
Contract Kapas NCDEX April Futures Cotton MCX March Futures Unit Rs/20 kgs Rs/bale
valid for Mar 16, 2013 Support 985-992 18950-19040 Resistance 1010-1020 19240-19330
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