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In Aligarh, the 1509 variety is priced at Rs 3850/quintal, Sugandha at Rs 3220/quintal, Sarbati at Rs 2900/quintal, and 1718 at Rs 4540/quintal. The new-season basmati rice prices in India have increased by 10% to 15% compared to the previous year.

The trading session in Delhi began with an increase in wheat prices, starting at Rs. 2800/quintal. In Kathwada, Ahmedabad, maize prices remained stable at Rs. 2315/quintal. The paddy (Basmati) market in Bulandshahr experienced stability, with transactions occurring at Rs. 3751-3771/quintal.

In the Delhi market, Chana prices continued to decline, with the RJ and MP lines trading at Rs. 6,400-6,425 and Rs. 6,325-6,350/quintal. Masoor prices in Delhi at Rs. 6,550-6,575/quintal. The government has rejected the idea of reducing import duties on chana and wheat.

Himachal Pradesh sees record paddy procurement at 20,993 MT, earning farmers ₹45 crore. Surpassing last year's 14,000 MT, the state targets 22,000 MT. Sirmaur district has already exceeded its set goal of 6,250 MT.

India may need to clarify to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about the extension of PMGKAY free foodgrains scheme and the ban on non-basmati rice exports, as queried by member nations.

The recent reduction in basmati rice export floor price from $1,200 to $950 a ton increased export contracts, inflating wholesale prices in top grain-producing states. India has reportedly secured contracts to export about 500,000 metric tons of new season basmati rice.

Bulgarian wheat exports experienced a massive increase of 260% from the previous year, hitting 3 million tonnes by early November 2023. However, dry conditions challenge the planting of 2024-25 winter grains.

Chicago wheat prices rebound for the first time in three sessions due to bargain buying, though the improved health of the U.S. winter crop puts a cap on the potential price increase.

The Gujarat government has initiated a survey to determine crop loss following unseasonal rainfall, forewarning potential market fluctuations due to affected agricultural yield.

The Indian National BioFuel Coordination Committee plans to promote ethanol production from maize, collaborating with the departments of agriculture and food and public distribution. Anticipating maize farming growth, the approach benefits maize cultivation expansion.