AGRI COMMODITY MARKET UPDATE -

* Menthaoil gains as prices are on attractive levels at this movement as prices fallen since the start of the year.
* Cotton prices dropped after prices gained as support seen after India's cotton exports could jump 40% to 7-yr high
* Chana prices ended with gains as NAFED has now suspended sales of chana in the open market "till further notice".
* Turmeric prices gained as buyers reported active from lower levels as lower sowing area in Tamil Nadu
* Jeera prices seen supported after initial reports from the ground suggest the sowing for jeera (cumin seeds) seen less as compared to other spices.
* Dhaniya prices dropped as pressure seen after initial reports from the ground suggest the sowing for coriander has started on a strong note.
* Soyabean prices gained as the USDA slashed U.S. ending stocks on a smaller crop estimate.
* Ref soyoil gains tracking firmness in soyabean prices due to lower US soybean production in 2020-2021 and lower final stock estimates
* Crude palm oil ended with gains amid concerns over lower production estimates.
* Mustard seed dropped on profit booking after update NAFED resumes sale of PSS mustard seed.
* Castor gains as owing to supply tightness in the domestic market and rising demand amid easing coronavirus fears and lockdown situation.