MSP Raised for Key CropsIn a bid to incentivize farmers, the government of India (GOI) has announced an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for several of the 2014/15 winter-sown crops including wheat, mustard, barley, chickpeas and masoor (red lentil), etc. The crops will be marketed in the 2015/16 season.The increases, based on the Commission of Agricultural Costs and Price (CACP) recommendations, are nominal as GOI wishes to keep a tab on inflation. However, the price boost is likely to assure a remunerative price to farmers for these commodities, particularly wheat that will be purchased by GOI.Rabi planting (winter sowing) traditionally begins in October with the sowing of wheat, mustard and chickpeas as well other crops. Also...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.