India: prices firmer
Interior asking rates for Shankar-6 new crop have ruled firm today, to a range around Rs. 33,000 per candy, ex-gin, or Rs.250 more than yesterday. With a slightly stronger rupee, today’s equivalent…
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A Index Explained . Date of index value: 13:30 GMT 4th Sep, 2026
| Index Name | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A Index | 96.00 | (-2.25) |
Interior asking rates for Shankar-6 new crop have ruled firm today, to a range around Rs. 33,000 per candy, ex-gin, or Rs.250 more than yesterday. With a slightly stronger rupee, today’s equivalent…
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