Tag: Jeera production 2026

Jeera prices consolidate as fresh arrivals offset tight crop outlook

Feb 18, 2026

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cumin (Jeera), Spices

Acreage down 14.34% YoY; 2026 output projected at 90-92 lakh bags versus 1.10 crore last year Fresh arrivals and comfortable stocks cap rally, but short covering and pest risks cushion fall As of 18 February 2026, NCDEX jeera futures settled near INR 22,345 per quintal, gaining around 0.4% on the day after recent weakness. In…