AGRI COMMODITY MARKET UPDATE -

# Mentha oil prices dropped amid weak demand from cosmetics and toiletries sector in India.
# Cotton prices remained supported as cotton exports this season expected to touch 60-70 lakh bales by the end of the season.
# Chana prices ended with gains as the government has started procuring gram in some major producing states at MSP.
# Turmeric dropped as demand declined at higher levels and arrivals increased in Nizamabad and Erode.
# Jeera gained on low level buying after pressure seen as mandi arrivals of Jeera, at all-India level increased by around 48% during the month
# Dhaniya prices gained as exporters were active in the mandis of Ramganj and Kota for more purchases made for the Gulf countries.
# Soyabean prices dropped on profit booking after CME raises soybean futures (s) maintenance margins by 11.7% to $3,350 per contract
# Ref Soyoil gained tracking rise in soyabean prices after the U.S. Department of Agriculture's plantings forecast for 2021 fell below most trade expectations.
# Crude palm oil prices rallied tracking strong rival soyoil and on expectations of sustained tight supply.
# Mustard seed gained after consultancy Strategie Grains lowered its forecast for the 2021 rapeseed harvest European Union to 16.8 million tonnes.
# Castor dropped on profit booking after prices gained as sowing of castor in the country had decreased by 16%