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Cottoncandy
Yesterday, Cottoncandy settled up by 0.05% at 56,500, driven by profit booking after initial support from supply concerns. The decline in cotton acreage in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan has been significant, with these states reporting a total of 10.23 lakh hectares under cotton, down from 16 lakh hectares last year. Punjab saw a drastic reduction to 97,000 hectares, a far cry from the normal 7.58 lakh hectares in the 1980s and 1990s. Similarly, Rajasthan's cotton area dropped from 8.35 lakh hectares to 4.75 lakh hectares, and Haryana saw a reduction from 5.75 lakh hectares to 4.50 lakh hectares in 2024. Additionally, delays in shipments from the US and Brazil have triggered demand for Indian cotton from mills in neighboring countries. Firm trends in cottonseed prices have held up natural fiber prices, despite the start of the sowing season in southern states like Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, which have begun receiving monsoon rains. Cotton acreage is expected to rise in Telangana, where some chilli farmers might switch to cotton due to weak spice crop prices. For the 2024/25 U.S. cotton projections, higher beginning and ending stocks are expected compared to last month, with unchanged production, domestic use, and exports. The season average upland farm price has decreased by 4 cents to 70 cents per pound. Global projections show increased beginning stocks, production, and consumption, with world trade unchanged. Consequently, world ending stocks are projected to be 480,000 bales higher than in May at 83.5 million. Technically, the market is under short covering, evidenced by a 0.59% drop in open interest to settle at 168 contracts while prices increased by 30 rupees. Cottoncandy is currently supported at 56,270, with further support at 56,040. Resistance is expected at 56,690, and a move above this level could see prices testing 56,880.
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