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CARDAMOM SEASONAL REPORT 2011 - 2012
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Cardamom touched an all time last year. In less than 12 months the mood changed
from that of extreme optimism to one of pessimism. What is the reality? What is
the future of cardamom? How would production in key growing regions in India and
Guatemala influence prices going forward? What should a procurement manager do in
the current market?
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Executive summary
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Prelude 2010-11
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Production scenario
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Rainfall distribution
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Crop life cycle and yield
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Cost of cultivation
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Crop arrival patterns
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Trends in major markets
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Exports
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Prices seasonality
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Domestic & international demand
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Crop condition
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Technical view
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Procurement strategy
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Annexure I
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Annexure II
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URAD SEASONAL REPORT 2011-2012
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In the current year demand for all the pulses is reported to be poor at the spot
markets due to higher prices. Thus, with no dramatic surge in demand for urad, prices
are likely to remain range-bound above the cost curve.
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Market Recap
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Factors To Be Watched Out
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Production Scenario
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Cost of Cultivation
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Production Kharif 2011-12
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Rainfall and Urad Production
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Rabi (2011-12) Crop Update
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Supply and Demand Scenario
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Balance sheet
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Urad Imports
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Price Seasonality
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Crop Calendar
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Arrivals Pattern
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Spot Markets Report
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Price Review
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Annexure I & II
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SUGAR SEASONAL REPORT 2011-2012
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Sugar prices are likely to rule around the cost curve and would primarily be driven
by political considerations. Staggered purchases advised for corporate during the
season from Dec till Mar at around the levels suggested above.
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Indian Sugar Scenario - 2010-11
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Production Scenario 2011-12
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Domestic Supply Scenario
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Domestic Cost of production
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Price Dynamics for 2011-12
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Policy Frame work
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International Scenario
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International Sugar Price Scenario
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Scope for Indian Sugar Exports
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Price outlook
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Procurement strategy
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Annexure I
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WHEAT SEASONAL OUTLOOK 2011-2012
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Bumper production and ample stocks in 2010-11 crop year to weigh on the prices.
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Area and Production for the year 2011-12
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Demand & exports
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Risk Factors associated
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Strategy for bulk procurement
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CRUDE PALM OIL SEASONAL OUTLOOK 2011-2012
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Demand from food as well as non-food use may keep in pace the rate of 5.5% to 6%,
with growth mainly emerging from developing countries and Europe. Thus, supply and
demand of CPO is delicately balanced.
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Supply Scenario
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Demand Scenario
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Biodiesel Demand
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Food Demand
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Price Outlook
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Procurement strategy
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