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India: Jeera prices soften on fresh arrivals; lower acreage, tight carryover stocks may limit further downside

Feb 27, 2026

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cumin (Jeera), Spices

Export demand weak, may pick up fresh crop becomes available Increased mandi arrivals to weigh on prices during Mar-Apr’26 India’s jeera prices softened in late February 2026, as fresh arrivals from the new 2026 crop began entering key mandis, particularly Unjha and Rajkot. NCDEX jeera futures (most active contract) declined by 1.96% w-o-w on 26…