Business Recorder - Markets - Grains https://www.brecorder.com/ Business Recorder en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:14:26 +0500 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:14:26 +0500 60 CBoT wheat futures extend gains https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443014/cbot-wheat-futures-extend-gains <p><strong>PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as attacks on vessels in the Black Sea reinforced concerns about disruption to grain exports due to Russia’s war with Ukraine.</strong></p> <p>Corn and soybeans edged up, with an easing in the dollar index from an 18-month high and rain-slowed US harvest progress helping prices recover from one-month lows hit last week.</p> <p>The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade was up 0.9 percent at USD6.98-1/4 a bushel.</p> <p>The benchmark was continuing to recover from a six-week low struck last Thursday, though it faced resistance at the psychological USD7 threshold.</p> <p>Two merchant ships, including one carrying grain, were hit on Tuesday in a drone strike in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, the country’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev said.</p> <p>That came after another vessel was struck on Monday outside Romania’s territorial waters, in an attack blamed by Ukraine on Russian drones.</p> <p>After attacks in recent months choked Russian and Ukrainian shipments from Black Sea ports, the latest incidents could hamper Ukrainian exports via Danube river ports and potentially create risks for shipments from EU members Romania and Bulgaria, according to traders.</p> <p>“The Black Sea situation is worsening further and that’s been supporting wheat prices,” a European trader said.</p> <p>The wheat market also drew support on Monday from a major Saudi purchase which suggested buyers were returning after last month’s pullback in prices.</p> <p>A pause in the dollar’s rally also helped underpin Chicago grains, which become dearer for overseas buyers when the US currency rises.</p> <p>CBOT corn added 0.7 percent to USD5.00-1/2 a bushel and soybeans rose 0.5 percent to USD12.86-3/4 a bushel.</p> <p>Traders were weighing slower-than-anticipated US harvest progress against forecasts of dry weather that could help field work accelerate this week.</p> <p>US farmers have harvested 23 percent of their corn and 25 percent of their soybeans, less than expected by analysts and below the average pace over the past five years, US Department of Agriculture data showed on Monday.</p> <p>While rain has significantly slowed progress in parts of the western Midwest, particularly in Iowa, weather forecasts call for dry weather for much of this week across the central US.</p> <p>Traders are also awaiting the end of a week-long holiday break in China to see if buyers there make further purchases of US soybeans. Grain markets are turning their attention too towards Friday’s monthly supply-and-demand outlook from the USDA, which will include updated US corn and soybean harvest projections.</p> PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as attacks on vessels in the Black Sea reinforced concerns about disruption to grain exports due to Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Corn and soybeans edged up, with an easing in the dollar index from an 18-month high and rain-slowed US harvest progress helping prices recover from one-month lows hit last week.

The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade was up 0.9 percent at USD6.98-1/4 a bushel.

The benchmark was continuing to recover from a six-week low struck last Thursday, though it faced resistance at the psychological USD7 threshold.

Two merchant ships, including one carrying grain, were hit on Tuesday in a drone strike in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, the country’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev said.

That came after another vessel was struck on Monday outside Romania’s territorial waters, in an attack blamed by Ukraine on Russian drones.

After attacks in recent months choked Russian and Ukrainian shipments from Black Sea ports, the latest incidents could hamper Ukrainian exports via Danube river ports and potentially create risks for shipments from EU members Romania and Bulgaria, according to traders.

“The Black Sea situation is worsening further and that’s been supporting wheat prices,” a European trader said.

The wheat market also drew support on Monday from a major Saudi purchase which suggested buyers were returning after last month’s pullback in prices.

A pause in the dollar’s rally also helped underpin Chicago grains, which become dearer for overseas buyers when the US currency rises.

CBOT corn added 0.7 percent to USD5.00-1/2 a bushel and soybeans rose 0.5 percent to USD12.86-3/4 a bushel.

Traders were weighing slower-than-anticipated US harvest progress against forecasts of dry weather that could help field work accelerate this week.

US farmers have harvested 23 percent of their corn and 25 percent of their soybeans, less than expected by analysts and below the average pace over the past five years, US Department of Agriculture data showed on Monday.

While rain has significantly slowed progress in parts of the western Midwest, particularly in Iowa, weather forecasts call for dry weather for much of this week across the central US.

Traders are also awaiting the end of a week-long holiday break in China to see if buyers there make further purchases of US soybeans. Grain markets are turning their attention too towards Friday’s monthly supply-and-demand outlook from the USDA, which will include updated US corn and soybean harvest projections.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443014 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:57:47 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) EU wheat holds firm as Black Sea attacks continue https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443015/eu-wheat-holds-firm-as-black-sea-attacks-continue <p><strong>PARIS/HAMBURG: Euronext wheat extended a rally on Tuesday to a nearly one-month high as further attacks on vessels in the Black Sea kept concerns elevated about war disruption to exports.</strong></p> <p>Gains were curbed, however, by a steadying in the euro after it hit a 17-month low against the dollar and by signs that Russia was expanding shipments through Baltic Sea ports.</p> <p>December wheat on Euronext was up 0.3 percent at €246.50 (USD277.68) a metric ton by 1542 GMT, rising for a fourth straight session. It earlier hit its highest since September 9 at €248.</p> <p>Chicago wheat also edged up. Two merchant ships, including one carrying grain, were hit on Tuesday in a drone strike in the Black Sea off Bulgaria.</p> <p>That came after another vessel was struck on Monday outside Romania’s territorial waters. After tit-for-tat attacks by Russia and Ukraine that choked each other’s Black Sea exports, the latest incidents raise the risk of disruption to Ukrainian exports via Danube river ports and a potential threat to Romanian and Bulgarian waters, according to traders.</p> <p>“There are no indications of a deal to allow Russian and Ukrainian Black Sea ship-borne exports to resume, and the attacks on ships and infrastructure continue,” one German trader said.</p> PARIS/HAMBURG: Euronext wheat extended a rally on Tuesday to a nearly one-month high as further attacks on vessels in the Black Sea kept concerns elevated about war disruption to exports.

Gains were curbed, however, by a steadying in the euro after it hit a 17-month low against the dollar and by signs that Russia was expanding shipments through Baltic Sea ports.

December wheat on Euronext was up 0.3 percent at €246.50 (USD277.68) a metric ton by 1542 GMT, rising for a fourth straight session. It earlier hit its highest since September 9 at €248.

Chicago wheat also edged up. Two merchant ships, including one carrying grain, were hit on Tuesday in a drone strike in the Black Sea off Bulgaria.

That came after another vessel was struck on Monday outside Romania’s territorial waters. After tit-for-tat attacks by Russia and Ukraine that choked each other’s Black Sea exports, the latest incidents raise the risk of disruption to Ukrainian exports via Danube river ports and a potential threat to Romanian and Bulgarian waters, according to traders.

“There are no indications of a deal to allow Russian and Ukrainian Black Sea ship-borne exports to resume, and the attacks on ships and infrastructure continue,” one German trader said.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443015 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:58:50 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442935/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 06, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13200-13300 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 9200-9470 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 06, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13200-13300
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 9200-9470
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
--------------------------------------
Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
--------------------------------------
Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442935 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:37:00 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Kissan Ittehad seeks Rs5,000 wheat support price https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442949/kissan-ittehad-seeks-rs5000-wheat-support-price <p><strong>LAHORE: President Pakistan Kissan Ittehad Khalid Mahmood Khokhar has called for an immediate announcement of the government’s wheat policy and fixing the wheat support price at Rs5,000 per 40kg, warning that rising input costs, climate risks and weak agricultural policies are threatening Pakistan’s food security.</strong></p> <p>Addressing a press conference on the impact of international conflicts on farm production costs, sugar exports and weather-related risks to agriculture, Khokhar said food security was the foremost issue of national security and was currently exposed to serious risks.</p> <p>He urged the government to announce the wheat policy without further delay, saying wheat cultivation in rain-fed areas would begin from October 15 and farmers needed clarity before making planting decisions.</p> <p>He said the government had a responsibility to store wheat for food security, whereas it was wrong to expect farmers to hold stocks without ensuring them a reasonable return. Khokhar said he had repeatedly requested the government to announce a clear wheat policy, adding that farmers were facing uncertainty over prices, input costs and future market conditions.</p> <p>Talking about cotton, he said he had a deep attachment to agriculture and described cotton as his favourite crop, noting that International Cotton Day would be observed the following day.</p> <p>He said the cotton sector generated employment on a large scale and was closely linked with the textile industry. Pakistan’s cotton production, which had once reached around 11 million bales, had fallen sharply, while India had increased its production substantially, he claimed. According to Khokhar, Pakistan had now fallen to around six million bales because of flawed policies, warning that the country’s cotton crop was gradually disappearing.</p> <p>He criticised the condition of the Central Cotton Research Institute in Multan, saying the facility had been neglected and was lying in a poor state despite the importance of cotton to the national economy.</p> <p>He said climate change and rising temperatures would have a significant impact on agriculture and warned that Pakistan could not afford to ignore the increasing weather-related risks to crop production.</p> <p>Khokhar said Pakistan was using only around 21 percent certified seed, which was insufficient to achieve higher agricultural productivity. He also pointed to the imbalanced use of fertilisers as another major constraint affecting crop yields. He said countries such as Brazil had made substantial progress by investing in agricultural research, whereas Pakistan had failed to provide agriculture with the level of policy attention and investment it required. Khokhar said the country’s dependence on foreign support was also linked to the failure to develop its agricultural sector on a sustainable basis.</p> <p>He expressed concern that children of farming families were increasingly reluctant to enter agriculture, calling it a matter of serious concern for the future of the sector. He said the government needed to formulate policies that recognised the farmer as a key stakeholder in the economy and provided a viable return on agricultural production.</p> <p>Khokhar also criticised the government’s approach towards farmers, saying policymakers often treated farmers as neither proper stakeholders nor equal citizens in economic policymaking.</p> <p>He said Pakistan had fallen into a difficult situation and needed to come out of it through policies rooted in national interest and commitment to the country. He also called for measures to protect the textile and agriculture sectors, warning that continued pressure on productive sectors would further constrain the national economy.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: President Pakistan Kissan Ittehad Khalid Mahmood Khokhar has called for an immediate announcement of the government’s wheat policy and fixing the wheat support price at Rs5,000 per 40kg, warning that rising input costs, climate risks and weak agricultural policies are threatening Pakistan’s food security.

Addressing a press conference on the impact of international conflicts on farm production costs, sugar exports and weather-related risks to agriculture, Khokhar said food security was the foremost issue of national security and was currently exposed to serious risks.

He urged the government to announce the wheat policy without further delay, saying wheat cultivation in rain-fed areas would begin from October 15 and farmers needed clarity before making planting decisions.

He said the government had a responsibility to store wheat for food security, whereas it was wrong to expect farmers to hold stocks without ensuring them a reasonable return. Khokhar said he had repeatedly requested the government to announce a clear wheat policy, adding that farmers were facing uncertainty over prices, input costs and future market conditions.

Talking about cotton, he said he had a deep attachment to agriculture and described cotton as his favourite crop, noting that International Cotton Day would be observed the following day.

He said the cotton sector generated employment on a large scale and was closely linked with the textile industry. Pakistan’s cotton production, which had once reached around 11 million bales, had fallen sharply, while India had increased its production substantially, he claimed. According to Khokhar, Pakistan had now fallen to around six million bales because of flawed policies, warning that the country’s cotton crop was gradually disappearing.

He criticised the condition of the Central Cotton Research Institute in Multan, saying the facility had been neglected and was lying in a poor state despite the importance of cotton to the national economy.

He said climate change and rising temperatures would have a significant impact on agriculture and warned that Pakistan could not afford to ignore the increasing weather-related risks to crop production.

Khokhar said Pakistan was using only around 21 percent certified seed, which was insufficient to achieve higher agricultural productivity. He also pointed to the imbalanced use of fertilisers as another major constraint affecting crop yields. He said countries such as Brazil had made substantial progress by investing in agricultural research, whereas Pakistan had failed to provide agriculture with the level of policy attention and investment it required. Khokhar said the country’s dependence on foreign support was also linked to the failure to develop its agricultural sector on a sustainable basis.

He expressed concern that children of farming families were increasingly reluctant to enter agriculture, calling it a matter of serious concern for the future of the sector. He said the government needed to formulate policies that recognised the farmer as a key stakeholder in the economy and provided a viable return on agricultural production.

Khokhar also criticised the government’s approach towards farmers, saying policymakers often treated farmers as neither proper stakeholders nor equal citizens in economic policymaking.

He said Pakistan had fallen into a difficult situation and needed to come out of it through policies rooted in national interest and commitment to the country. He also called for measures to protect the textile and agriculture sectors, warning that continued pressure on productive sectors would further constrain the national economy.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442949 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:37:01 +0500 none@none.com (Zahid Baig) Chicago wheat jumps on Black Sea disruptions, big Saudi purchase https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442807/chicago-wheat-jumps-on-black-sea-disruptions-big-saudi-purchase <p><strong>HAMBURG: Chicago wheat rose on Monday, recovering from six-week lows hit last week, as a lack of progress in restoring Black Sea shipments disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine war and a major Saudi wheat purchase supported prices.</strong></p> <p>Corn and soybeans also rose after recent weakness, but their prices were pressured by forecasts of dry weather this week, which would help US harvests. Strong US exports, especially to China, also supported soybeans.</p> <p>“There were some hopes of Black Sea exports resuming, but nothing seems to have happened and cargoes are still not moving out,” said one Singapore-based trader.</p> <p>Chicago Board of Trade most-active wheat (CBOT) gained 1.7 percent to USD6.94-3/4 a bushel at 1109 GMT. Corn rose 0.5 percent to USD 5.00-1/4 a bushel and soybeans increased 0.7 percent to USD12.87-3/4 a bushel.</p> <p>A lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to restore normal shipping through the Black Sea supported wheat prices, with Russian and Ukrainian ship-borne Black Sea exports still at a virtual standstill and Ukraine signalling more attacks on Russian oil refineries. “Saudi Arabia’s purchase takes well over half a million tons out of the market at a time of restricted Black Sea supplies,” one European trader said.</p> <p>“US wheat is unlikely to be involved in the Saudi deal but overall a big bite has been taken out of export supplies.”</p> <p>The size of this autumn’s US corn and soybean harvests was debated by traders, who await crop production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports from the US Department of Agriculture on October 9.</p> <p>Commodity brokerage StoneX last week lowered its estimate of the average US 2026 corn yield to 182.1 bushels per acre from 182.9 bushels in its previous monthly report released on September 8.</p> HAMBURG: Chicago wheat rose on Monday, recovering from six-week lows hit last week, as a lack of progress in restoring Black Sea shipments disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine war and a major Saudi wheat purchase supported prices.

Corn and soybeans also rose after recent weakness, but their prices were pressured by forecasts of dry weather this week, which would help US harvests. Strong US exports, especially to China, also supported soybeans.

“There were some hopes of Black Sea exports resuming, but nothing seems to have happened and cargoes are still not moving out,” said one Singapore-based trader.

Chicago Board of Trade most-active wheat (CBOT) gained 1.7 percent to USD6.94-3/4 a bushel at 1109 GMT. Corn rose 0.5 percent to USD 5.00-1/4 a bushel and soybeans increased 0.7 percent to USD12.87-3/4 a bushel.

A lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to restore normal shipping through the Black Sea supported wheat prices, with Russian and Ukrainian ship-borne Black Sea exports still at a virtual standstill and Ukraine signalling more attacks on Russian oil refineries. “Saudi Arabia’s purchase takes well over half a million tons out of the market at a time of restricted Black Sea supplies,” one European trader said.

“US wheat is unlikely to be involved in the Saudi deal but overall a big bite has been taken out of export supplies.”

The size of this autumn’s US corn and soybean harvests was debated by traders, who await crop production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports from the US Department of Agriculture on October 9.

Commodity brokerage StoneX last week lowered its estimate of the average US 2026 corn yield to 182.1 bushels per acre from 182.9 bushels in its previous monthly report released on September 8.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442807 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Russian wheat export prices lower https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442808/russian-wheat-export-prices-lower <p><strong>MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices were down slightly last week, reflecting trends in global prices, while analysts expect shipments to pick up in October.</strong></p> <p>Consultancy IKAR said that, by the end of last week, export prices for wheat with 12.5 percent protein content shipped from the Russian ports of Vysotsk and Ust-Luga were at USD266 a metric ton free-on-board (FOB) for delivery in the second half of November, down USD1 from the previous week.</p> <p>Most shipments are now being redirected to Baltic terminals because southern Russian ports are largely closed. Shipments via ports in the Azov-Black Sea basin came to a standstill from mid-August due to attacks on vessels and damage to terminals.</p> <p>IKAR estimated that Russia was able to export up to 2.5 million tons of wheat in October.</p> <p>Sovecon has raised its estimate for September to 2.4 million tons from 2.1 million tons. Wheat exports from Russia between July and September 2026 could total 6.8 million tons, compared with 11.3 million tons a year earlier, according to analysts at Rusagrotrans.</p> <p>Russia has already harvested more than 126 million tons of grain from 90 percent of its cultivated land, with the harvest expected to reach 140 million tons, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Friday.</p> <p>The Russian wheat harvest this year could reach last year’s levels, said Minister for Agriculture Oksana Lut on Monday.</p> MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices were down slightly last week, reflecting trends in global prices, while analysts expect shipments to pick up in October.

Consultancy IKAR said that, by the end of last week, export prices for wheat with 12.5 percent protein content shipped from the Russian ports of Vysotsk and Ust-Luga were at USD266 a metric ton free-on-board (FOB) for delivery in the second half of November, down USD1 from the previous week.

Most shipments are now being redirected to Baltic terminals because southern Russian ports are largely closed. Shipments via ports in the Azov-Black Sea basin came to a standstill from mid-August due to attacks on vessels and damage to terminals.

IKAR estimated that Russia was able to export up to 2.5 million tons of wheat in October.

Sovecon has raised its estimate for September to 2.4 million tons from 2.1 million tons. Wheat exports from Russia between July and September 2026 could total 6.8 million tons, compared with 11.3 million tons a year earlier, according to analysts at Rusagrotrans.

Russia has already harvested more than 126 million tons of grain from 90 percent of its cultivated land, with the harvest expected to reach 140 million tons, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Friday.

The Russian wheat harvest this year could reach last year’s levels, said Minister for Agriculture Oksana Lut on Monday.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442808 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442752/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 05, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13200-13300 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 9200-9470 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 05, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13200-13300
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 9200-9470
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
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Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442752 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442284/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 01, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13300-13400 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 9200-9470 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 01, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13300-13400
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 9200-9470
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
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Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442284 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:38 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Indian rice export prices rise to over one-year high https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442214/indian-rice-export-prices-rise-to-over-one-year-high <p><strong>MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices were at an over one-year high this week, driven by improving demand and concerns over production due to flooding in rice-growing areas after a dry spell.</strong></p> <p>India’s 5percent broken parboiled variety was quoted at USD378-USD384 per ton this week, its highest since July 2025, and up from last week’s USD375-USD381. Indian 5percent broken white rice was priced at USD377 to USD382 per ton.</p> <p>“Crop conditions are worsening rather than improving. That is pushing up paddy prices and prompting exporters to raise rice prices,” said a Mumbai-based trader.</p> <p>India’s rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as below-normal rainfall during the crop’s maturation threatens to cut yields, industry officials told Reuters.</p> <p>In Thailand, 5percent broken rice was offered at USD460 per ton, maintaining the same levels as last week, according to traders. “Demand is steady, coming from regular customers. There’s a trend that the Philippines should be buying more, as they’re likely to be hit by several more storms,” a trader said.</p> MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices were at an over one-year high this week, driven by improving demand and concerns over production due to flooding in rice-growing areas after a dry spell.

India’s 5percent broken parboiled variety was quoted at USD378-USD384 per ton this week, its highest since July 2025, and up from last week’s USD375-USD381. Indian 5percent broken white rice was priced at USD377 to USD382 per ton.

“Crop conditions are worsening rather than improving. That is pushing up paddy prices and prompting exporters to raise rice prices,” said a Mumbai-based trader.

India’s rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as below-normal rainfall during the crop’s maturation threatens to cut yields, industry officials told Reuters.

In Thailand, 5percent broken rice was offered at USD460 per ton, maintaining the same levels as last week, according to traders. “Demand is steady, coming from regular customers. There’s a trend that the Philippines should be buying more, as they’re likely to be hit by several more storms,” a trader said.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442214 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:37 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Chicago grains rise as traders await USDA stocks report https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442055/chicago-grains-rise-as-traders-await-usda-stocks-report <p><strong>PARIS/BEIJING: Chicago soybeans, wheat and corn futures rose on Wednesday as traders adjusted positions before the end of the month and quarter and ahead of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) quarterly stocks report.</strong></p> <p>The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was up 0.5percent at USD13.04-1/4 a bushel by 1130 GMT.</p> <p>Wheat gained 0.8percent to USD6.98-1/4 a bushel and corn rose 0.6percent to USD5.25 a bushel. Soybeans were supported by expectations of a bigger US-China soybean deal, traders said.</p> <p>Prices had fallen in earlier trade, on continued pressure after soybeans were left out of a tariff-reduction list issued following last week’s summit between leaders of both countries, dampening hopes of renewed purchases by private Chinese crushers of US supplies.</p> <p>Markets were also monitoring the US harvest after forecasters said continued rain could slow fieldwork.</p> <p>US farmers have harvested 18percent of the corn crop and 17percent of soybeans, matching their average pace over the past five years, the USDA said on Monday.</p> <p>Planting of the winter wheat crop to be harvested in 2027 was also progressing at a slower pace than usual. Winter wheat planting was 27percent complete as of Sunday, below the five-year average of 34percent, USDA data showed.</p> PARIS/BEIJING: Chicago soybeans, wheat and corn futures rose on Wednesday as traders adjusted positions before the end of the month and quarter and ahead of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) quarterly stocks report.

The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was up 0.5percent at USD13.04-1/4 a bushel by 1130 GMT.

Wheat gained 0.8percent to USD6.98-1/4 a bushel and corn rose 0.6percent to USD5.25 a bushel. Soybeans were supported by expectations of a bigger US-China soybean deal, traders said.

Prices had fallen in earlier trade, on continued pressure after soybeans were left out of a tariff-reduction list issued following last week’s summit between leaders of both countries, dampening hopes of renewed purchases by private Chinese crushers of US supplies.

Markets were also monitoring the US harvest after forecasters said continued rain could slow fieldwork.

US farmers have harvested 18percent of the corn crop and 17percent of soybeans, matching their average pace over the past five years, the USDA said on Monday.

Planting of the winter wheat crop to be harvested in 2027 was also progressing at a slower pace than usual. Winter wheat planting was 27percent complete as of Sunday, below the five-year average of 34percent, USDA data showed.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442055 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442020/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13300-13400 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 9200-9470 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13300-13400
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 9200-9470
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
--------------------------------------
Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
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Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442020 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) EU 2026/27 soft wheat exports at 6.81m tons https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441895/eu-202627-soft-wheat-exports-at-681m-tons <p><strong>PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports for the 2026/27 season, which began in July, stood at 6.81 million metric tons as of September 27, up from 6.30 million a week earlier and stable year-on-year, European Commission data showed on Tuesday.</strong></p> <p>Romania was the largest EU soft wheat exporter so far this season with 3.11 million tons, followed by Lithuania with 1.15 million, Bulgaria with 0.62 million, Latvia with 0.59 million and Poland with 0.59 million.</p> <p>However, the Commission said export data has not been complete for France since the beginning of 2024, for Bulgaria and Ireland since the beginning of marketing year 2023/24, and for Greece since January 2026.</p> <p>EU barley exports had reached 1.91 million tons, up from 1.78 million tons the previous week but down 39percent year on year.</p> <p>In imports, flows of maize into the EU so far in the 2026/27 season reached 4.96 million tons, up 0.49 million tons from the previous week and 35percent more than the year-ago period.</p> PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports for the 2026/27 season, which began in July, stood at 6.81 million metric tons as of September 27, up from 6.30 million a week earlier and stable year-on-year, European Commission data showed on Tuesday.

Romania was the largest EU soft wheat exporter so far this season with 3.11 million tons, followed by Lithuania with 1.15 million, Bulgaria with 0.62 million, Latvia with 0.59 million and Poland with 0.59 million.

However, the Commission said export data has not been complete for France since the beginning of 2024, for Bulgaria and Ireland since the beginning of marketing year 2023/24, and for Greece since January 2026.

EU barley exports had reached 1.91 million tons, up from 1.78 million tons the previous week but down 39percent year on year.

In imports, flows of maize into the EU so far in the 2026/27 season reached 4.96 million tons, up 0.49 million tons from the previous week and 35percent more than the year-ago period.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441895 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:24 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441826/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13900-14000 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 8900-9330 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13900-14000
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 8900-9330
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
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Rice (per 100 kg)
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Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
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Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441826 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:23 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Chicago wheat futures down https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441663/chicago-wheat-futures-down <p>BEIJING: Chicago wheat fell on Monday as traders weighed whether diplomatic efforts could ease disruption to Black Sea grain exports from Russia and Ukraine, two of the world’s biggest grain suppliers. Corn fell while soybeans were almost unchanged.</p> <p>The most-traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was down 0.32percent at USD7.01 a bushel by 0140 GMT. CBOT corn fell 0.4percent to USD5.26-1/4 a bushel, while soybeans were flat at USD13.19-1/4 a bushel.</p> <p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that India, Turkey, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries were taking part in talks on unblocking shipping in the Black Sea.</p> <p>Turkey has submitted proposals to Moscow on the security of shipping, but there were no substantive negotiations under way. Traders hope a truce could lead to a recovery in cargo movements that are at a near standstill in the Black Sea region.</p> <p>Russia could quickly restart up to 80percent of its grain terminal capacity in the Black Sea if diplomatic efforts to halt mutual attacks result in a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of industry data showed.</p> <p>Ukraine’s grain stocks totalled 24.6 million metric tons, as of September 1, 10 million tons more than a year earlier, analyst APK-Inform quoted official statistics data on Friday.</p> <p>The blockade of key Ukrainian Black Sea ports had caused a sharp drop in exports during the peak harvest period, according to analysts. However, continued attacks on ports and vessels tempered expectations of a recovery in grain shipments.</p> <p>Top wheat importers in Asia, the Middle East and Africa that rely on the Black Sea region for grain have struggled to secure supplies and looked elsewhere.</p> <p>In France, a vessel loaded around 60,000 tons of wheat to send to Yemen, LSEG data showed on Friday, the first such shipment in four years as importers seek alternatives to disrupted Black Sea supplies. In Argentina, farmers have benefited from the Black Sea shipment disruption, with corn sales above 1 million tons per week for four straight weeks and wheat export commitments climbing to their highest in five years for this point in the season.</p> BEIJING: Chicago wheat fell on Monday as traders weighed whether diplomatic efforts could ease disruption to Black Sea grain exports from Russia and Ukraine, two of the world’s biggest grain suppliers. Corn fell while soybeans were almost unchanged.

The most-traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was down 0.32percent at USD7.01 a bushel by 0140 GMT. CBOT corn fell 0.4percent to USD5.26-1/4 a bushel, while soybeans were flat at USD13.19-1/4 a bushel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that India, Turkey, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries were taking part in talks on unblocking shipping in the Black Sea.

Turkey has submitted proposals to Moscow on the security of shipping, but there were no substantive negotiations under way. Traders hope a truce could lead to a recovery in cargo movements that are at a near standstill in the Black Sea region.

Russia could quickly restart up to 80percent of its grain terminal capacity in the Black Sea if diplomatic efforts to halt mutual attacks result in a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of industry data showed.

Ukraine’s grain stocks totalled 24.6 million metric tons, as of September 1, 10 million tons more than a year earlier, analyst APK-Inform quoted official statistics data on Friday.

The blockade of key Ukrainian Black Sea ports had caused a sharp drop in exports during the peak harvest period, according to analysts. However, continued attacks on ports and vessels tempered expectations of a recovery in grain shipments.

Top wheat importers in Asia, the Middle East and Africa that rely on the Black Sea region for grain have struggled to secure supplies and looked elsewhere.

In France, a vessel loaded around 60,000 tons of wheat to send to Yemen, LSEG data showed on Friday, the first such shipment in four years as importers seek alternatives to disrupted Black Sea supplies. In Argentina, farmers have benefited from the Black Sea shipment disruption, with corn sales above 1 million tons per week for four straight weeks and wheat export commitments climbing to their highest in five years for this point in the season.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441663 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:48:11 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Russian wheat export prices slip as shipment pace accelerates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441667/russian-wheat-export-prices-slip-as-shipment-pace-accelerates <p><strong>MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices declined in line with global trends last week and analysts have again made upward revisions to estimates for shipments from Russia in September, citing increased activity at Baltic ports.</strong></p> <p>Consultancy IKAR said that export prices for wheat with 12.5percent protein content shipped from Russian ports of Vysotsk and Ust-Luga were at USD267 a metric ton for delivery in November FOB by the end of last week, down USD1 from the previous week.</p> <p>Most shipments are now being redirected to Baltic terminals because southern Russian ports are largely closed. Shipments via ports in the Azov-Black Sea basin came to a standstill from mid-August owing to attacks on vessels and damage to terminals.</p> <p>Krasnodar declared a state of emergency last week because of a glut in the agricultural produce market. It is the second region in Russia, after neighbouring Rostov, to have declared a state of emergency while shipments from southern ports have been disrupted.</p> <p>Russian grain exports are beginning to use Baltic terminals that previously handled coal and fertilisers.</p> <p>IKAR estimated that Russia had been able to export 2.3 million tons of wheat in September. SovEcon and Rusagrotrans have made similar assessments.</p> <p>A week earlier, IKAR’s estimate stood at more than 2 million tons, SovEcon’s at 2.1 million tons and Rusagrotrans’ at 2.2 million tons.</p> <p>Overall, wheat exports from Russia could reach about 6.6 million tons between July and September 2026, Rusagrotrans analysts said.</p> <p>Following publication of a government decree last week, the zero export duty on wheat — as well as on barley and maize — promised to the Russian market came into effect, implemented retrospectively from September 1 and remaining in place until December 31.</p> MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices declined in line with global trends last week and analysts have again made upward revisions to estimates for shipments from Russia in September, citing increased activity at Baltic ports.

Consultancy IKAR said that export prices for wheat with 12.5percent protein content shipped from Russian ports of Vysotsk and Ust-Luga were at USD267 a metric ton for delivery in November FOB by the end of last week, down USD1 from the previous week.

Most shipments are now being redirected to Baltic terminals because southern Russian ports are largely closed. Shipments via ports in the Azov-Black Sea basin came to a standstill from mid-August owing to attacks on vessels and damage to terminals.

Krasnodar declared a state of emergency last week because of a glut in the agricultural produce market. It is the second region in Russia, after neighbouring Rostov, to have declared a state of emergency while shipments from southern ports have been disrupted.

Russian grain exports are beginning to use Baltic terminals that previously handled coal and fertilisers.

IKAR estimated that Russia had been able to export 2.3 million tons of wheat in September. SovEcon and Rusagrotrans have made similar assessments.

A week earlier, IKAR’s estimate stood at more than 2 million tons, SovEcon’s at 2.1 million tons and Rusagrotrans’ at 2.2 million tons.

Overall, wheat exports from Russia could reach about 6.6 million tons between July and September 2026, Rusagrotrans analysts said.

Following publication of a government decree last week, the zero export duty on wheat — as well as on barley and maize — promised to the Russian market came into effect, implemented retrospectively from September 1 and remaining in place until December 31.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441667 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:48:11 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Raw sugar gains as oil prices rise https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441668/raw-sugar-gains-as-oil-prices-rise <p><strong>LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Monday as oil headed higher and the contract recovered from Friday’s losses. Cocoa and coffee also headed higher.</strong></p> <p><strong>SUGAR</strong></p> <p>Raw sugar rose 1.3percent to 17.73 cents per lb at 1214 GMT, having settled down 0.5percent on Friday. Oil prices rebounded more than 3percent on renewed US-Iran tensions, boosting sugar by tempting cane mills to ramp up output of cane-based ethanol at the expense of sugar. Top EU sugar producer Suedzucker has meanwhile raised core 2026/27 earnings expectations on higher demand for biofuels. Sugar headed higher in recent weeks as excess rains in Brazil disrupted harvesting, but investors are growing reticent to bet on further gains especially as the remainder of September should be dry.</p> <p>Also, key sugar consumer India is witnessing an unprecedented food safety crackdown, with authorities forcing restaurants to suspend operations and debating a red hexagonal stamp for food products high in sugar, salt or fat. White sugar rose 1.1percent to USD507.90 a metric ton.</p> <p><strong>COCOA</strong></p> <p>London cocoa rose 0.4percent to £4,377 per ton, having posted a 7percent weekly gain last week. Ivory Coast has set its 2026/27 farmer price at around USD2.12 per kg, while Ghana’s new price works out at around USD3.57 per kg, raising smuggling concerns.</p> <p>Dealers noted rainfall in No. 3 grower Ecuador has been well above average of late, while rains in Ivory Coast and Ghana have been spotty and more are needed.</p> <p>Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast stood at 16,000 metric tons in the week ending September 27, bringing the total since the 2026/27 season start to 36,500 tons. New York cocoa rose 0.9percent to USD5,794 a ton.</p> LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Monday as oil headed higher and the contract recovered from Friday’s losses. Cocoa and coffee also headed higher.

SUGAR

Raw sugar rose 1.3percent to 17.73 cents per lb at 1214 GMT, having settled down 0.5percent on Friday. Oil prices rebounded more than 3percent on renewed US-Iran tensions, boosting sugar by tempting cane mills to ramp up output of cane-based ethanol at the expense of sugar. Top EU sugar producer Suedzucker has meanwhile raised core 2026/27 earnings expectations on higher demand for biofuels. Sugar headed higher in recent weeks as excess rains in Brazil disrupted harvesting, but investors are growing reticent to bet on further gains especially as the remainder of September should be dry.

Also, key sugar consumer India is witnessing an unprecedented food safety crackdown, with authorities forcing restaurants to suspend operations and debating a red hexagonal stamp for food products high in sugar, salt or fat. White sugar rose 1.1percent to USD507.90 a metric ton.

COCOA

London cocoa rose 0.4percent to £4,377 per ton, having posted a 7percent weekly gain last week. Ivory Coast has set its 2026/27 farmer price at around USD2.12 per kg, while Ghana’s new price works out at around USD3.57 per kg, raising smuggling concerns.

Dealers noted rainfall in No. 3 grower Ecuador has been well above average of late, while rains in Ivory Coast and Ghana have been spotty and more are needed.

Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast stood at 16,000 metric tons in the week ending September 27, bringing the total since the 2026/27 season start to 36,500 tons. New York cocoa rose 0.9percent to USD5,794 a ton.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441668 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:48:11 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441638/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 28, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13400-13500 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 9200-9470 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 28, 2026).

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Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13400-13500
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 9200-9470
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
--------------------------------------
Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
--------------------------------------
Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441638 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:48:10 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) CBoT wheat extends drop https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441132/cbot-wheat-extends-drop <p><strong>BEIJING: Chicago Board of Trade (CBoT) wheat futures dropped for a third straight session on Wednesday, past a four-week low, as traders monitor prospects for diplomatic efforts that could ease Black Sea export disruptions. Corn and soybeans gained.</strong></p> <p>The most-traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was down 0.3percent at USD7.06-1/2 a bushel by 0238 GMT. CBOT corn gained 0.1percent to USD5.29-3/4 a bushel, while soybeans rose 0.2percent to USD13.20-3/4 a bushel.</p> <p>Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war kept attention on the outlook for Black Sea agricultural exports. Ukraine and Russia, both major grain suppliers, have voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy-related targets, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York.</p> <p>Traders hoped a truce could lead to a recovery in cargo movements that are at a near standstill in the Black Sea due to heavy attacks on ships and port infrastructure by both sides.</p> BEIJING: Chicago Board of Trade (CBoT) wheat futures dropped for a third straight session on Wednesday, past a four-week low, as traders monitor prospects for diplomatic efforts that could ease Black Sea export disruptions. Corn and soybeans gained.

The most-traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was down 0.3percent at USD7.06-1/2 a bushel by 0238 GMT. CBOT corn gained 0.1percent to USD5.29-3/4 a bushel, while soybeans rose 0.2percent to USD13.20-3/4 a bushel.

Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war kept attention on the outlook for Black Sea agricultural exports. Ukraine and Russia, both major grain suppliers, have voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy-related targets, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York.

Traders hoped a truce could lead to a recovery in cargo movements that are at a near standstill in the Black Sea due to heavy attacks on ships and port infrastructure by both sides.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441132 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:45:17 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441077/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 24, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13900-14000 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 8900-9330 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 24, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13900-14000
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 8900-9330
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
--------------------------------------
Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
--------------------------------------
Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441077 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:45:16 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) US wheat slips as traders monitor Black Sea export prospects https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440900/us-wheat-slips-as-traders-monitor-black-sea-export-prospects <p><strong>BEIJING: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Wednesday as market participants monitored prospects for a potential recovery in Black Sea grain exports. Corn and soybeans also dropped.</strong></p> <p>The most-traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was down 1.25percent at USD7.08-1/4 a bushel by 0230 GMT. CBOT corn dropped 0.84percent to USD5.32-1/4 a bushel, while soybeans lost 0.3percent at USD13.21-1/2 a bushel.</p> <p>Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war kept attention on the outlook for Black Sea agricultural exports. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed with US President Donald Trump efforts to end the 4-year-old war with Russia, including a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.</p> <p>Zelenskiy told reporters at the UN headquarters that Kyiv was ready for any format of an energy ceasefire with Moscow, but there had been no discussion of Ukraine unilaterally halting its attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump told reporters after the 40-minute meeting with Zelenskiy that his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin was to “settle the war.”</p> <p>Still, continued attacks on ports and vessels tempered expectations of a recovery in grain shipments. “We continue to see little prospect of a near-term normalisation in Black Sea export volumes and believe expectations of a durable resolution are premature,” BMI, a Fitch Solutions consulting firm, said in a note.</p> <p>Tit-for-tat attacks by Russia and Ukraine on each other’s ports and shipping have brought the countries’ Black Sea exports to a virtual halt, prompting buyers to look for alternatives.</p> <p>For soybeans, traders are waiting to see whether a US-China summit this week boosts Chinese demand for American farm goods, and if Beijing agrees to purchases and to remove a 10percent import duty on US soybeans.</p> <p>China’s state stockpiler Sinograin on Tuesday announced its second large-scale auction of imported soybeans in September, over half a million metric tons, just days ahead of the meeting before US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week.</p> BEIJING: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Wednesday as market participants monitored prospects for a potential recovery in Black Sea grain exports. Corn and soybeans also dropped.

The most-traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was down 1.25percent at USD7.08-1/4 a bushel by 0230 GMT. CBOT corn dropped 0.84percent to USD5.32-1/4 a bushel, while soybeans lost 0.3percent at USD13.21-1/2 a bushel.

Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war kept attention on the outlook for Black Sea agricultural exports. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed with US President Donald Trump efforts to end the 4-year-old war with Russia, including a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.

Zelenskiy told reporters at the UN headquarters that Kyiv was ready for any format of an energy ceasefire with Moscow, but there had been no discussion of Ukraine unilaterally halting its attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump told reporters after the 40-minute meeting with Zelenskiy that his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin was to “settle the war.”

Still, continued attacks on ports and vessels tempered expectations of a recovery in grain shipments. “We continue to see little prospect of a near-term normalisation in Black Sea export volumes and believe expectations of a durable resolution are premature,” BMI, a Fitch Solutions consulting firm, said in a note.

Tit-for-tat attacks by Russia and Ukraine on each other’s ports and shipping have brought the countries’ Black Sea exports to a virtual halt, prompting buyers to look for alternatives.

For soybeans, traders are waiting to see whether a US-China summit this week boosts Chinese demand for American farm goods, and if Beijing agrees to purchases and to remove a 10percent import duty on US soybeans.

China’s state stockpiler Sinograin on Tuesday announced its second large-scale auction of imported soybeans in September, over half a million metric tons, just days ahead of the meeting before US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440900 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:47:50 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440882/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 23, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13900-14000 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 8900-9330 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 23, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13900-14000
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 8900-9330
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
--------------------------------------
Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
--------------------------------------
Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440882 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:47:49 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Argentina sees potential for record 2026/27 grains production https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440748/argentina-sees-potential-for-record-202627-grains-production <p><strong>BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s soybean and corn harvests are expected to rise in the 2026/27 season, potentially pushing total grains output to a fresh record, the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange said on Tuesday. Soybean production is forecast to hit 53.6 million metric tons, up from the 50.1 million tons harvested in the 2025/26 season. Corn output is seen increasing to 66 million tons, from 64 million the prior cycle.</strong></p> <p>Argentina is the world’s top exporter of soybean oil and meal, and the third-largest exporter of corn. “We are coming off the largest harvest in our history and today we see the potential to produce at those levels again,” the exchange’s general manager, Ramiro Costa, said, adding that Argentina could produce a record 157.9 million tons of grain in the 2026/27 cycle.</p> <p>Costa said the forecast is not a foregone conclusion and will depend on how weather conditions and production decisions evolve in the coming months.</p> <p>For 2026/27 wheat, the exchange said output would fall to 23.4 million tons, down from the 27.8 million tons produced in the previous season. Argentina is also a key global wheat supplier. Earlier this month, the Rosario grains exchange estimated Argentina’s 2026/27 soybean crop at 47.8 million tons and its corn harvest at up to 70.5 million tons.</p> BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s soybean and corn harvests are expected to rise in the 2026/27 season, potentially pushing total grains output to a fresh record, the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange said on Tuesday. Soybean production is forecast to hit 53.6 million metric tons, up from the 50.1 million tons harvested in the 2025/26 season. Corn output is seen increasing to 66 million tons, from 64 million the prior cycle.

Argentina is the world’s top exporter of soybean oil and meal, and the third-largest exporter of corn. “We are coming off the largest harvest in our history and today we see the potential to produce at those levels again,” the exchange’s general manager, Ramiro Costa, said, adding that Argentina could produce a record 157.9 million tons of grain in the 2026/27 cycle.

Costa said the forecast is not a foregone conclusion and will depend on how weather conditions and production decisions evolve in the coming months.

For 2026/27 wheat, the exchange said output would fall to 23.4 million tons, down from the 27.8 million tons produced in the previous season. Argentina is also a key global wheat supplier. Earlier this month, the Rosario grains exchange estimated Argentina’s 2026/27 soybean crop at 47.8 million tons and its corn harvest at up to 70.5 million tons.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440748 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:05:02 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) EU 2026/27 soft wheat exports up https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440751/eu-202627-soft-wheat-exports-up <p><strong>PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports in the 2026/27 season that began in July totalled 6.30 million metric tons by September 20, up from 5.61 million a week earlier and up 2percent year on year, European Commission data showed on Tuesday.</strong></p> <p>Romania was the largest EU soft wheat exporter so far this season with 2.93 million tons, followed by Lithuania (1.06 million tons), Bulgaria (0.56 million tons), Poland (0.51 million tons) and Germany (0.47 million tons).</p> <p>Export data for France, which vies with Romania as the largest EU wheat exporter, has been incomplete since the beginning of 2024. For Bulgaria and Ireland it has been missing since the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing year, and for Greece since January 2026.</p> <p>EU barley exports had reached 1.78 million tons, up from 1.70 million tons the previous week but down 41percent year on year.</p> <p>In imports, flows of maize into the EU so far in 2026/27 had reached 4.47 million tons, up 0.46 million tons from the previous week and 27percent more than a year earlier.</p> PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports in the 2026/27 season that began in July totalled 6.30 million metric tons by September 20, up from 5.61 million a week earlier and up 2percent year on year, European Commission data showed on Tuesday.

Romania was the largest EU soft wheat exporter so far this season with 2.93 million tons, followed by Lithuania (1.06 million tons), Bulgaria (0.56 million tons), Poland (0.51 million tons) and Germany (0.47 million tons).

Export data for France, which vies with Romania as the largest EU wheat exporter, has been incomplete since the beginning of 2024. For Bulgaria and Ireland it has been missing since the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing year, and for Greece since January 2026.

EU barley exports had reached 1.78 million tons, up from 1.70 million tons the previous week but down 41percent year on year.

In imports, flows of maize into the EU so far in 2026/27 had reached 4.47 million tons, up 0.46 million tons from the previous week and 27percent more than a year earlier.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440751 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:05:02 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440706/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13900-14000 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 8900-9330 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13900-14000
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 8900-9330
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
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Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
--------------------------------------
Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
======================================

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440706 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:05:01 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440536/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 21, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13900-14000 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 8900-9330 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor (salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor (salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 21, 2026).

======================================
Per 100 kg
======================================
Sugar                      13900-14000
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 8900-9330
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor (salam-local)       30000-40000
Masoor (salam-import)      19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
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Rice (per 100 kg)
--------------------------------------
Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
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Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440536 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:15:06 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Sindh Cabinet approves enhanced wheat subsidy, digital land transfers https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440029/sindh-cabinet-approves-enhanced-wheat-subsidy-digital-land-transfers <p><strong>KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday presided over a meeting of the provincial cabinet that approved a comprehensive package to strengthen support for wheat growers, launched a landmark digital and blockchain-based system for electronic transfer of land titles, and cleared the construction of a 13-storey, 445-bed Bilquis &amp; Abdul Sattar Edhi Medical Tower at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH), Karachi.</strong></p> <p>The cabinet also approved reforms in the criminal prosecution service, the Sindh Sports Policy, higher education amendments and several other measures covering healthcare, taxation, local government, labour, land administration and youth development.</p> <p>The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and senior officials, considered 23 agenda items and took decisions aimed at strengthening farmer support, expanding healthcare infrastructure, modernising public services and improving institutional governance.</p> <p>Wheat growers’ support package</p> <p>The cabinet approved an enhanced support package for wheat growers with landholdings of up to 25 acres following recommendations of a ministerial sub-committee headed by Minister Agriculture Muhammad Khan Bux Mahar.</p> <p>The sub-committee had reviewed the expected increase in DAP fertiliser prices, subsidy options, wheat procurement incentives, the support price and improvements in the digital verification system for beneficiaries.</p> <p>Under the approved mechanism, eligible wheat growers will receive a flat subsidy for the purchase of DAP fertiliser or an approved substitute, while farmers supplying wheat to the Food Department will receive an additional subsidy linked to the quantity of wheat delivered.</p> <p>The cabinet increased the additional subsidy for farmers supplying wheat to the Food Department from Rs1,000 to Rs2,000 per maund. “The package is expected to benefit around 550,000 wheat growers across Sindh,” Murad Shah said.</p> <p>The cabinet was informed that 56,741 farmers had supplied wheat to the Food Department during the last procurement season, covering 413,507 acres and delivering more than 2.04 million maunds of wheat.</p> <p>The approved subsidy package is estimated at around Rs14.9 billion, while the enhanced incentive for wheat supplied to the Food Department could take the overall allocation to approximately Rs16 billion, subject to final verification and disbursement.</p> <p>The chief minister directed fresh registration of wheat growers owning up to 25 acres under the Sindh Wheat Growers Support Programme (SWGSP). Existing beneficiaries will be revalidated through the Revenue Department, while new applicants will be registered through an upgraded digital platform designed to eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries.</p> <p>The Agriculture Department was directed to improve the existing digital application, while subsidy payments will be transferred directly through Sindh Bank into beneficiaries’ Benazir Hari Card accounts. The cabinet deferred the decision on the wheat support price for 2026-27 to allow completion of consultations and financial assessments.</p> <p>The chief minister directed the relevant departments to ensure transparent, technology-driven and farmer-friendly implementation of the package so that support reached genuine growers across the province.</p> <p>A major healthcare initiative was also approved, with the cabinet giving the go-ahead for construction of the 13-storey, 445-bed Bilquis &amp; Abdul Sattar Edhi Medical Tower at NICH, Karachi, under a public-private partnership with the Abdul Sattar Edhi Foundation.</p> <p>The $17 million project will be financed through $10 million from the Edhi Foundation and a $7 million Sindh government Grant-in-Aid, to be released in two equal instalments during FY2026-27 and FY2027-28, the CM said.</p> <p>The cabinet also approved a Project Supervisory Committee headed by Faisal Edhi to oversee implementation, financial transparency and utilisation of government funds.</p> <p>The provincial cabinet approved the launch of a Digitalisation and e-Transfer of Title System in three pilot dehs- Matiari and Palijani in Matiari district and Deh Bagerji in Sukkur district - marking a major step towards modernising land administration and making property transactions faster, transparent and citizen-friendly.</p> <p>Developed by Sukkur IBA University in collaboration with the Board of Revenue, the IT-based system is ready for implementation after 100 per cent digitisation and preparation of the manual land records of the three pilot dehs.</p> <p>The new system will provide a secure, faceless and one-window mechanism for the electronic transfer of land titles, replacing the existing process of document registration followed by mutation. The system has been integrated with FBR, NADRA and the Sindh e-Stamping system, enabling verification and processing through a connected digital platform.</p> <p>Under the new arrangement, all khatedars (landowners) will have free access to their land records through a secure online portal. They will be able to sell, purchase, gift or otherwise transfer their property electronically without the need for a separate sale certificate. A single physical visit will be required only for biometric verification, after which the transaction can be completed through the digital system.</p> <p>The cabinet was informed that People’s Service Centres, already functioning in all districts, would facilitate landowners in accessing the system and completing biometric verification and other required procedures. Additional centres may be established at the taluka level where necessary to ensure wider access.</p> <p>A Property Card for each property will also be generated and provided to the respective landowner, giving citizens a secure and readily accessible record of their property rights.</p> <p>To facilitate implementation of the pilot, the cabinet approved three legal instruments, including notifications relating to the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Sindh Registration Act, 1908, and the Sindh e-Conveyance Rules, 2026.</p> <p>The CM said that the initiative is designed as a citizen-centric, people-friendly and transparent land administration system, aimed at reducing fraud, disputes and procedural delays, improving record security and strengthening transparency and accountability in property transactions. “It is also expected to facilitate better land-use planning, improve citizens’ access to services and contribute to more efficient and modern land governance.,” Murad Shah said.</p> <p>Criminal prosecution service reforms</p> <p>The cabinet approved the draft Sindh Criminal Prosecution Service (Constitution, Functions and Powers) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a structured promotion mechanism for senior prosecutorial positions.</p> <p>Direct recruitment to the posts of Deputy District Public Prosecutor (BS-18), District Public Prosecutor (BS-19), Deputy Prosecutor General (BS-18) and Additional Prosecutor General (BS-19) will be abolished, with these positions to be filled through promotion.</p> <p>Assistant District Public Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecutor General, both BS-17 positions, will remain entry-level posts to be filled through 100 per cent direct recruitment via the Sindh Public Service Commission.</p> <p>The amendment will also allow the Law Minister to engage qualified prosecutors on a temporary contractual basis for cases of exceptional complexity or public importance without disturbing the regular cadre.</p> <p>Sindh Sports Policy approved</p> <p>The cabinet formally approved the Sindh Sports Policy, aimed at creating an inclusive and competitive sports environment under the vision of “Sports for All.”</p> <p>The cabinet approved amendments to the Sindh Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) Act, 2025, enabling controlled and time-bound delegation of statutory powers to private partners under the Sindh Public-Private Partnership Act, 2010, subject to approval of the chief minister and regulatory oversight.</p> <p>It also approved the Qalandar Shahbaz University of Modern Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2026, relocating the university’s statutory location from Tando Muhammad Khan to Karachi, streamlining its governance structure and expanding its academic scope to emerging disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Robotics and Sustainable Sciences.</p> <p>The cabinet ratified an Infrastructure Cess exemption of Rs555.13 million granted to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) on imports of medical equipment.</p> <p>The exemption covered 154 consignments cleared between May and September 2026, with a cumulative assessed value of approximately Rs30.07 billion.</p> <p>Motor vehicle taxes linked to FBR refund</p> <p>The cabinet decided that restoration of Advance Tax on Motor Vehicles and Capital Value Tax collection would remain subject to realisation of the outstanding refund due from the Federal Board of Revenue and resolution of related financial and legal issues.</p> <p>The provincial government called for release of the remaining Rs10 billion refund, a binding commitment on outstanding claims and a mutually agreed, constitutionally compliant mechanism for any future tax collection arrangement.</p> <p>Anti-defacement law transferred to Local Government dep</p> <p>In compliance with High Court orders, the cabinet approved transfer of administration of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2013 from the Home Department to the Local Government &amp; Housing Town Planning Department.</p> <p>The department was directed to review the law to remove overlaps with the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013 while retaining its wider definitions and cost-recovery provisions. A Cabinet Committee will oversee implementation and legal alignment.</p> <p>The cabinet approved a 99-year lease of 20,000 square feet in Deh Sonwalhar, Taluka Kotri, near the District Headquarters Complex in Jamshoro, in favour of the Intelligence Bureau for construction of its office.</p> <p>NHSP contract extended</p> <p>The cabinet approved extension of the contract of Dr Sahib Jan Badar, Programme Director of the National Health Support Programme Sindh, until completion of the World Bank- supported programme as continuity in leadership was essential for achieving the remaining targets</p> <p>The cabinet approved the appointment of Habibuddin Junaidi, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Nasir Aziz Mansoor as Workers’ Representatives on the Workers Welfare Board, Sindh, following nominations received from 12 registered labour federations supported project on December 31, 2027.</p> <p>The cabinet also reviewed the province-wide implementation of the federally funded PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026, which replaces the earlier People’s Fuel Subsidy Programme.</p> <p>The new scheme provides relief of Rs100 per litre to eligible two- and three-wheeler users, up to five litres per week and 20 litres per month, while private cars up to 800cc are eligible for the same relief on up to 10 litres every 10 days, with a monthly limit of 30 litres.</p> <p>Registration is being facilitated through SMS to 9771, followed by voucher redemption through the Fuel Pass App.</p> <p>The cabinet was informed that Sindh has a potential eligible base of around 6.76 million vehicles, comprising 5.51 million motorcycles, 338,344 three-wheelers and 909,436 small cars, with potential federal relief of around Rs14.43 billion per month for the province.</p> <p>The Sindh government agreed to support public awareness of the scheme and urged the federal government to ensure bilingual local-language signage and publish complete lists of participating fuel stations.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday presided over a meeting of the provincial cabinet that approved a comprehensive package to strengthen support for wheat growers, launched a landmark digital and blockchain-based system for electronic transfer of land titles, and cleared the construction of a 13-storey, 445-bed Bilquis & Abdul Sattar Edhi Medical Tower at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH), Karachi.

The cabinet also approved reforms in the criminal prosecution service, the Sindh Sports Policy, higher education amendments and several other measures covering healthcare, taxation, local government, labour, land administration and youth development.

The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and senior officials, considered 23 agenda items and took decisions aimed at strengthening farmer support, expanding healthcare infrastructure, modernising public services and improving institutional governance.

Wheat growers’ support package

The cabinet approved an enhanced support package for wheat growers with landholdings of up to 25 acres following recommendations of a ministerial sub-committee headed by Minister Agriculture Muhammad Khan Bux Mahar.

The sub-committee had reviewed the expected increase in DAP fertiliser prices, subsidy options, wheat procurement incentives, the support price and improvements in the digital verification system for beneficiaries.

Under the approved mechanism, eligible wheat growers will receive a flat subsidy for the purchase of DAP fertiliser or an approved substitute, while farmers supplying wheat to the Food Department will receive an additional subsidy linked to the quantity of wheat delivered.

The cabinet increased the additional subsidy for farmers supplying wheat to the Food Department from Rs1,000 to Rs2,000 per maund. “The package is expected to benefit around 550,000 wheat growers across Sindh,” Murad Shah said.

The cabinet was informed that 56,741 farmers had supplied wheat to the Food Department during the last procurement season, covering 413,507 acres and delivering more than 2.04 million maunds of wheat.

The approved subsidy package is estimated at around Rs14.9 billion, while the enhanced incentive for wheat supplied to the Food Department could take the overall allocation to approximately Rs16 billion, subject to final verification and disbursement.

The chief minister directed fresh registration of wheat growers owning up to 25 acres under the Sindh Wheat Growers Support Programme (SWGSP). Existing beneficiaries will be revalidated through the Revenue Department, while new applicants will be registered through an upgraded digital platform designed to eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries.

The Agriculture Department was directed to improve the existing digital application, while subsidy payments will be transferred directly through Sindh Bank into beneficiaries’ Benazir Hari Card accounts. The cabinet deferred the decision on the wheat support price for 2026-27 to allow completion of consultations and financial assessments.

The chief minister directed the relevant departments to ensure transparent, technology-driven and farmer-friendly implementation of the package so that support reached genuine growers across the province.

A major healthcare initiative was also approved, with the cabinet giving the go-ahead for construction of the 13-storey, 445-bed Bilquis & Abdul Sattar Edhi Medical Tower at NICH, Karachi, under a public-private partnership with the Abdul Sattar Edhi Foundation.

The $17 million project will be financed through $10 million from the Edhi Foundation and a $7 million Sindh government Grant-in-Aid, to be released in two equal instalments during FY2026-27 and FY2027-28, the CM said.

The cabinet also approved a Project Supervisory Committee headed by Faisal Edhi to oversee implementation, financial transparency and utilisation of government funds.

The provincial cabinet approved the launch of a Digitalisation and e-Transfer of Title System in three pilot dehs- Matiari and Palijani in Matiari district and Deh Bagerji in Sukkur district - marking a major step towards modernising land administration and making property transactions faster, transparent and citizen-friendly.

Developed by Sukkur IBA University in collaboration with the Board of Revenue, the IT-based system is ready for implementation after 100 per cent digitisation and preparation of the manual land records of the three pilot dehs.

The new system will provide a secure, faceless and one-window mechanism for the electronic transfer of land titles, replacing the existing process of document registration followed by mutation. The system has been integrated with FBR, NADRA and the Sindh e-Stamping system, enabling verification and processing through a connected digital platform.

Under the new arrangement, all khatedars (landowners) will have free access to their land records through a secure online portal. They will be able to sell, purchase, gift or otherwise transfer their property electronically without the need for a separate sale certificate. A single physical visit will be required only for biometric verification, after which the transaction can be completed through the digital system.

The cabinet was informed that People’s Service Centres, already functioning in all districts, would facilitate landowners in accessing the system and completing biometric verification and other required procedures. Additional centres may be established at the taluka level where necessary to ensure wider access.

A Property Card for each property will also be generated and provided to the respective landowner, giving citizens a secure and readily accessible record of their property rights.

To facilitate implementation of the pilot, the cabinet approved three legal instruments, including notifications relating to the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Sindh Registration Act, 1908, and the Sindh e-Conveyance Rules, 2026.

The CM said that the initiative is designed as a citizen-centric, people-friendly and transparent land administration system, aimed at reducing fraud, disputes and procedural delays, improving record security and strengthening transparency and accountability in property transactions. “It is also expected to facilitate better land-use planning, improve citizens’ access to services and contribute to more efficient and modern land governance.,” Murad Shah said.

Criminal prosecution service reforms

The cabinet approved the draft Sindh Criminal Prosecution Service (Constitution, Functions and Powers) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a structured promotion mechanism for senior prosecutorial positions.

Direct recruitment to the posts of Deputy District Public Prosecutor (BS-18), District Public Prosecutor (BS-19), Deputy Prosecutor General (BS-18) and Additional Prosecutor General (BS-19) will be abolished, with these positions to be filled through promotion.

Assistant District Public Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecutor General, both BS-17 positions, will remain entry-level posts to be filled through 100 per cent direct recruitment via the Sindh Public Service Commission.

The amendment will also allow the Law Minister to engage qualified prosecutors on a temporary contractual basis for cases of exceptional complexity or public importance without disturbing the regular cadre.

Sindh Sports Policy approved

The cabinet formally approved the Sindh Sports Policy, aimed at creating an inclusive and competitive sports environment under the vision of “Sports for All.”

The cabinet approved amendments to the Sindh Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) Act, 2025, enabling controlled and time-bound delegation of statutory powers to private partners under the Sindh Public-Private Partnership Act, 2010, subject to approval of the chief minister and regulatory oversight.

It also approved the Qalandar Shahbaz University of Modern Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2026, relocating the university’s statutory location from Tando Muhammad Khan to Karachi, streamlining its governance structure and expanding its academic scope to emerging disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Robotics and Sustainable Sciences.

The cabinet ratified an Infrastructure Cess exemption of Rs555.13 million granted to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) on imports of medical equipment.

The exemption covered 154 consignments cleared between May and September 2026, with a cumulative assessed value of approximately Rs30.07 billion.

Motor vehicle taxes linked to FBR refund

The cabinet decided that restoration of Advance Tax on Motor Vehicles and Capital Value Tax collection would remain subject to realisation of the outstanding refund due from the Federal Board of Revenue and resolution of related financial and legal issues.

The provincial government called for release of the remaining Rs10 billion refund, a binding commitment on outstanding claims and a mutually agreed, constitutionally compliant mechanism for any future tax collection arrangement.

Anti-defacement law transferred to Local Government dep

In compliance with High Court orders, the cabinet approved transfer of administration of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2013 from the Home Department to the Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department.

The department was directed to review the law to remove overlaps with the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013 while retaining its wider definitions and cost-recovery provisions. A Cabinet Committee will oversee implementation and legal alignment.

The cabinet approved a 99-year lease of 20,000 square feet in Deh Sonwalhar, Taluka Kotri, near the District Headquarters Complex in Jamshoro, in favour of the Intelligence Bureau for construction of its office.

NHSP contract extended

The cabinet approved extension of the contract of Dr Sahib Jan Badar, Programme Director of the National Health Support Programme Sindh, until completion of the World Bank- supported programme as continuity in leadership was essential for achieving the remaining targets

The cabinet approved the appointment of Habibuddin Junaidi, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Nasir Aziz Mansoor as Workers’ Representatives on the Workers Welfare Board, Sindh, following nominations received from 12 registered labour federations supported project on December 31, 2027.

The cabinet also reviewed the province-wide implementation of the federally funded PM Fuel Relief Scheme 2026, which replaces the earlier People’s Fuel Subsidy Programme.

The new scheme provides relief of Rs100 per litre to eligible two- and three-wheeler users, up to five litres per week and 20 litres per month, while private cars up to 800cc are eligible for the same relief on up to 10 litres every 10 days, with a monthly limit of 30 litres.

Registration is being facilitated through SMS to 9771, followed by voucher redemption through the Fuel Pass App.

The cabinet was informed that Sindh has a potential eligible base of around 6.76 million vehicles, comprising 5.51 million motorcycles, 338,344 three-wheelers and 909,436 small cars, with potential federal relief of around Rs14.43 billion per month for the province.

The Sindh government agreed to support public awareness of the scheme and urged the federal government to ensure bilingual local-language signage and publish complete lists of participating fuel stations.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440029 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:15:21 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Asia rice: Indian rice export prices hit 1-year high on production concerns https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439999/asia-rice-indian-rice-export-prices-hit-1-year-high-on-production-concerns <p><strong>MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices climbed to their highest level in over a year as concerns over production mounted due to below-average rainfall, while Thai rates edged lower and Vietnamese rates remained unchanged.</strong></p> <p>India’s 5percent broken parboiled variety was quoted at USD375-USD381 per metric ton week, its highest level since July 2025, and up from the last week’s USD371-USD377. Indian 5percent broken white rice was priced at USD372 to USD377 per ton.</p> <p>“Paddy prices in the local market are rising as traders expect a drop in production, which is effectively pushing up rice export prices as well,” said New Delhi-based trader.</p> <p>India’s rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as below-normal rainfall during the crop’s maturation period threatens to cut yields, industry officials told Reuters.</p> <p>In Thailand, 5percent broken rice prices fell to USD470 per ton from USD488 last week, traders said. Demand was weaker because importers have switched to other sources, traders said.</p> <p>Traders also cited favourable weather in Thailand’s northern and northeastern rice-growing regions, which was good news for the off-season rice, which will come out early next year, a trader said. Vietnam’s 5percent broken rice was offered at USD440-USD445 per metric ton on Thursday, unchanged from a week ago.</p> MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices climbed to their highest level in over a year as concerns over production mounted due to below-average rainfall, while Thai rates edged lower and Vietnamese rates remained unchanged.

India’s 5percent broken parboiled variety was quoted at USD375-USD381 per metric ton week, its highest level since July 2025, and up from the last week’s USD371-USD377. Indian 5percent broken white rice was priced at USD372 to USD377 per ton.

“Paddy prices in the local market are rising as traders expect a drop in production, which is effectively pushing up rice export prices as well,” said New Delhi-based trader.

India’s rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as below-normal rainfall during the crop’s maturation period threatens to cut yields, industry officials told Reuters.

In Thailand, 5percent broken rice prices fell to USD470 per ton from USD488 last week, traders said. Demand was weaker because importers have switched to other sources, traders said.

Traders also cited favourable weather in Thailand’s northern and northeastern rice-growing regions, which was good news for the off-season rice, which will come out early next year, a trader said. Vietnam’s 5percent broken rice was offered at USD440-USD445 per metric ton on Thursday, unchanged from a week ago.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439999 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:15:21 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Lahore Grain Market Rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439804/lahore-grain-market-rates <p><strong>LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>====================================== Per 100 kg ====================================== Sugar 13900-14000 Gur 16000-18000 Shakar 18000-20000 Ghee (16 kg) 8900-9330 Almond (Kaghzi) 10000-42000 Almond (Simple) 12500-15000 Sogi 40000-70000 Dry Date 14000-20000 Chilli (Sabat) 30000-36000 Chilli (Pissi) 60000-70000 Turmeric 16500-20000 Darchini (large) 26000-28000 Mong (Sabat) 30000-35000 Dal Mong (Chilka) 32000-36000 Dal Mong (Washed) 28000-37000 Dal Mash (Sabat) 32000-40000 Dal Mash (Chilka) 34000-42000 Dal Mash (Washed) 39000-45000 Dal Masoor (Local) 21000-31000 Dal Masoor (impor) 20000-21000 Masoor(salam-local) 30000-40000 Masoor(salam-import) 19000-20000 Gram White 17000-21000 Gram Black 21000-22500 Dal Chana (Thin) 19000-20000 Dal Chana (Thick) 22000-22500 White Kidney Beans (Lobia) 25000-31000 Red Kidney Beans (Lobia) 35000-40000 -------------------------------------- Rice (per 100 kg) -------------------------------------- Basmati Super (Old) 31000-34000 Basmati Super (new) 29000-31000 Kainat 1121 30000-36000 Rice Basmati (386) 21000-22000 Basmati broken 15000-24000 -------------------------------------- Tea (per 1 kg) -------------------------------------- Tea (Black) 1900-2200 Tea (Green) 1400-1650 ====================================== </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).

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Sugar                      13900-14000
Gur                        16000-18000
Shakar                     18000-20000
Ghee (16 kg)                 8900-9330
Almond (Kaghzi)            10000-42000
Almond (Simple)            12500-15000
Sogi                       40000-70000
Dry Date                   14000-20000
Chilli (Sabat)             30000-36000
Chilli (Pissi)             60000-70000
Turmeric                   16500-20000
Darchini (large)           26000-28000
Mong (Sabat)               30000-35000
Dal Mong (Chilka)          32000-36000
Dal Mong (Washed)          28000-37000
Dal Mash (Sabat)           32000-40000
Dal Mash (Chilka)          34000-42000
Dal Mash (Washed)          39000-45000
Dal Masoor (Local)         21000-31000
Dal Masoor (impor)         20000-21000
Masoor(salam-local)        30000-40000
Masoor(salam-import)       19000-20000
Gram White                 17000-21000
Gram Black                 21000-22500
Dal Chana (Thin)           19000-20000
Dal Chana (Thick)          22000-22500
White Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    25000-31000
Red Kidney Beans
(Lobia)                    35000-40000
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Rice (per 100 kg)
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Basmati Super (Old)        31000-34000
Basmati Super (new)        29000-31000
Kainat 1121                30000-36000
Rice Basmati (386)         21000-22000
Basmati broken             15000-24000
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Tea (per 1 kg)
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Tea (Black)                  1900-2200
Tea (Green)                  1400-1650
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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439804 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:47:52 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) EU 2026/27 soft wheat exports down https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439713/eu-202627-soft-wheat-exports-down <p><strong>PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports in the 2026/27 season that began in July totalled 5.61 million metric tons by September 13, up from 4.92 million a week earlier but down 2percent year-on-year, European Commission data showed on Tuesday.</strong></p> <p>Romania was the largest EU soft wheat exporter so far this season with 2.78 million tons, followed by Lithuania with 0.96 million, Bulgaria with 0.49 million, Poland with 0.45 million and Germany with 0.41 million.</p> <p>EU barley exports had reached 1.70 million tons, up from 1.65 million tons the previous week but down 40percent year-on-year.</p> <p>The Commission said export data have been incomplete for France since the beginning of calendar year 2024, for Bulgaria and Ireland since the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing year, and for Greece since January 2026.</p> <p>In imports, flows of maize into the EU so far in 2026/27 had reached 4.01 million tons, against 3.57 million the previous week and 38percent above a year earlier.</p> PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports in the 2026/27 season that began in July totalled 5.61 million metric tons by September 13, up from 4.92 million a week earlier but down 2percent year-on-year, European Commission data showed on Tuesday.

Romania was the largest EU soft wheat exporter so far this season with 2.78 million tons, followed by Lithuania with 0.96 million, Bulgaria with 0.49 million, Poland with 0.45 million and Germany with 0.41 million.

EU barley exports had reached 1.70 million tons, up from 1.65 million tons the previous week but down 40percent year-on-year.

The Commission said export data have been incomplete for France since the beginning of calendar year 2024, for Bulgaria and Ireland since the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing year, and for Greece since January 2026.

In imports, flows of maize into the EU so far in 2026/27 had reached 4.01 million tons, against 3.57 million the previous week and 38percent above a year earlier.

]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439713 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:56:28 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Brazil sees modest soy crop growth in 2026/27 https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439719/brazil-sees-modest-soy-crop-growth-in-202627 <p><strong>SAO PAULO: Brazil’s soybean production is expected to reach 181.64 million metric tons in 2026/27, up 0.7percent from the previous season, national crop agency Conab said on Tuesday in its first estimate for the new crop.</strong></p> <p>“The outlook is for moderate production growth, combined with a tighter supply and demand balance,” Conab said in a report, citing lower profit margins and the diminished economic appeal of incorporating new land into production.</p> <p>Farmers in the South American country, the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter, have been grappling with elevated borrowing costs and higher fertilizer prices as input costs rose with the Middle East conflict.</p> <p>Brazil’s soybean planted area was estimated at 49.3 million hectares (121.8 million acres), a slight expansion from the previous season’s 48.6 million hectares but marking the smallest percentage increase in two decades, according to Conab.</p> <p>Soybean exports were forecast to rise 1.5percent to 117.98 million tons, supported by strong Chinese demand.</p> <p>“But growth is likely to be constrained by the limited increase in Brazilian supply and stronger competition from US soybeans, as the United States is expected to harvest a large crop in 2026/27,” Conab said.</p> <p>At the same time, domestic crushing is projected to rise, supported primarily by expectations of higher soy oil demand from the biodiesel industry, it added.</p> <p><strong>Record corn crop</strong></p> <p>Brazil’s 2026/27 corn crop is projected to reach 148 million tons, up 2.8percent from the previous season and marking the largest harvest ever recorded in the country, Conab said.</p> <p>Domestic demand is expected to continue expanding, supported by steady growth in the feed industry and the rapid development of Brazil’s corn-based ethanol sector. Corn exports were forecast at 46.01 million tons in 2026/27, up from 43.9 million tons in the previous season.</p> SAO PAULO: Brazil’s soybean production is expected to reach 181.64 million metric tons in 2026/27, up 0.7percent from the previous season, national crop agency Conab said on Tuesday in its first estimate for the new crop.

“The outlook is for moderate production growth, combined with a tighter supply and demand balance,” Conab said in a report, citing lower profit margins and the diminished economic appeal of incorporating new land into production.

Farmers in the South American country, the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter, have been grappling with elevated borrowing costs and higher fertilizer prices as input costs rose with the Middle East conflict.

Brazil’s soybean planted area was estimated at 49.3 million hectares (121.8 million acres), a slight expansion from the previous season’s 48.6 million hectares but marking the smallest percentage increase in two decades, according to Conab.

Soybean exports were forecast to rise 1.5percent to 117.98 million tons, supported by strong Chinese demand.

“But growth is likely to be constrained by the limited increase in Brazilian supply and stronger competition from US soybeans, as the United States is expected to harvest a large crop in 2026/27,” Conab said.

At the same time, domestic crushing is projected to rise, supported primarily by expectations of higher soy oil demand from the biodiesel industry, it added.

Record corn crop

Brazil’s 2026/27 corn crop is projected to reach 148 million tons, up 2.8percent from the previous season and marking the largest harvest ever recorded in the country, Conab said.

Domestic demand is expected to continue expanding, supported by steady growth in the feed industry and the rapid development of Brazil’s corn-based ethanol sector. Corn exports were forecast at 46.01 million tons in 2026/27, up from 43.9 million tons in the previous season.

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