Commodity Picks: August 27, 2018

Cardamom prices are expected to trade higher towards Rs 1,300 a kg following crop loss in Kerala due to floods

Maize

Maize prices in Gulabbagh are trading at Rs 1,266 a quintal. Prices are expected to trade higher towards Rs 1,300 a quintal in the coming days due to limited supplies and higher buying by end-users. Pest attack on crops in Karnataka will also support the prices of maize.

Cardamom

Cardamom is trading at Rs 1,256 a kg in the Vandanmedu market. Prices are expected to trade higher towards Rs 1,300 a kg following crop loss in Kerala due to floods.

Prerana Desai, VP-Research -Edelweiss Agri Services and Credit, Edelweiss Agri Value Chain