Commodity Insights

Kadalai paruppu is a commonly used pulse in South Indian cooking, especially in Tamil Nadu. When translated, kadalai paruppu in English refers to split Bengal gram, also known as chana dal. It is made by splitting whole chickpeas after removing the outer skin. Chana dal is widely used across India, but its usage in South […]

Toor dal is one of the most commonly consumed pulses in India, especially in South Indian households. When people search for toor dal in Tamil, they are usually referring to “Thuvaram Paruppu” (துவரம் பருப்பு), a staple ingredient in Tamil cuisine. This pulse plays a crucial role in daily meals and traditional recipes across Tamil Nadu. […]

Although speculation is often blamed for causing problems in markets, the economic evidence shows that overall it is a necessary activity that makes markets more liquid and efficient. This, in turn, benefits hedgers, investors, and other market participants. Speculation increases market liquidity by reducing bid-offer spreads, by making it possible to transact more quickly at a […]

Perceptions about the financialization of physical commodity markets are raising concerns about the impact of investments on commodity price changes and volatility. While financialization is a trendy concept, there is little evidence that supports the idea that it is unduly affecting commodity markets, as a number of research articles and papers have highlighted. University of […]

Volatile commodity prices have spawned a plethora of reports by government agencies, academics and researchers. From these efforts, it is clear that fundamentals factors that affect the supply and demand of commodities are the key drivers. These factors include demographics, weather, trade flows, production quotas and export controls. Here’s the evidence that supports this view: […]