India's Coffee Board has released its first 2026 forecast, projecting record coffee production that far exceeds the USDA's cautious estimates, signaling strong growth for the sector. This optimistic outlook stems from favorable weather patterns and improved yields, positioning India as a key global player. What Is the India Coffee Board 2026 Forecast? The India Coffee Board 2026 Forecast marks a significant milestone, predicting total coffee production at 403,000 tonnes for

Introduction India’s agricultural markets are once again at a turning point. With the SEBI agri commodity derivatives suspension extended till March 2027 , the country is entering a prolonged phase without futures trading in key commodities like wheat, rice, chana, mustard seed, and others. At first glance, this may appear like a regulatory move to control inflation. But beneath the surface, it reshapes how price discovery, risk management, and agricultural trade will functio

Why is urea the real ‘silent shock’ of the Iran war? The Iran war isn’t just pushing oil and gold higher—it’s quietly jolting fertiliser markets, especially urea, the most common nitrogen fertiliser. While headlines scream about crude prices, the hidden pressure is on nitrogen‑based nutrients that farmers must apply every season. Most of the world’s seaborne fertiliser trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly one‑third of global nitrogen fertiliser exports are

The ongoing conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran is causing significant disruptions in Middle East shipping routes. This situation is raising insurance costs and threatening India's agri-food exports to the Gulf region, which are valued at $11.8 billion for 2025. Over 20% of India's total agricultural exports depend on these routes, making the conflict a critical concern for Indian farmers, processors, and exporters. Shipping container vessel passing through Strait of