Jeera

The rally has been primarily driven by a demand and supply shortage while some traders said speculation is also playing a part

Sugar is trading at Rs 3,287 per quintal in Kolhapur, Jeera prices in Unjha are trading at Rs 17,320 per quintal

April, May contracts post sizeable gains as rains destroy crops, lower Gujarat acreage pares output

Lower acreage also cited as reason for falling production levels

Exporters of the spice say farmers have begun accepting payments digitally, ensuring steady supply

Already jeera prices are ruling at five-year high at this moment

India has exported 45,000 tonnes jeera in first quarter of current financial year as against 16,000 tonnes in corresponding period of 2015

High demand from stockists has pushed up jeera prices by 10% so far this month

High demand from stockists has already pushed up jeera prices so far this month