High prices of pulses, the main vegetable protein for Indians, have led to higher wholesale and retail inflation. This has prompted GOI to enact certain measures to address this problem. Dry Weather Conditions to Impact Corn and Soybean Production As India’s monsoon is starting to retreat, it appears that the accompanying rains are currently 5 percent deficit. An Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report suggests that the rainfall in September, the last 30 days of the four-month rainy season, could be 15 percent deficient as the La Nina weather system did not develop. The dry weather conditions could decrease the yields of kharif crops that are at maturity and will soon be ready for harvest. Low soil moisture could also impact the sow...
Inflation is back in the driver’s seat, and agriculture is getting pulled in two directions. A stronger dollar is pressuring grains despite fresh Chinese buying, while renewed Middle East attacks lift crude oil. Higher energy prices can support commodities, but they also raise expenses an...
Regional News European grocery stores have been targeted by cybersecurity attacks this week, with major retailers in France and the Netherlands affected. In France, major grocers, including Carrefour, Intermarché, and Coopérative U, all suffered attacks in which freezer and...
Key Takeaways: The EPA has proposed reallocating 770 million RINs associated with Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs), either splitting the volume equally between 2026 and 2027 or assigning the full amount to 2027. The agency granted exemptions covering 1.76 billion RINs for 2025, substantially e...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.