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  • Potash problems and Phosphatic puzzles: Who’s winning the supply game? | The Trending commodity podcast | Episode 04

    Potash problems and Phosphatic puzzles: Who’s winning the supply game? | The Trending commodity podcast | Episode 04
    2025/11/13
    In this episode of businessLine’s Trending Commodity Podcast, host Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks with Abhishek Wadekar, Founder and Chairman of Tradelink International Pvt. Ltd about the evolving fertilizer market in India and its impact on agriculture, crop inputs, and sustainable farming. They discuss how US sanctions on Russian oil, China’s fertilizer export restrictions, and rising global energy and freight costs are driving up prices for NPK, DAP, urea, and specialty fertilizers. Wadekar explains how Indian farmers are adopting soil testing, soil health cards, nano urea, neem-coated urea, and slow-release nitrogen fertilizers to improve crop yields and input efficiency. The conversation goes on to cover government policies, nutrient-based subsidies, self-reliance initiatives, and long-term import strategies to stabilise the fertilizer supply chain. With insights on climate-smart agriculture, precision farming, and water-soluble fertilizers, this episode highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping India’s agriculture, farm economics, and commodity markets today. (Host: Subramani Ra Mancombu , Producer: Prethicshaa Gurumoorthy)
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    11 分
  • Grain gains: Is maize the new sweet spot for India’s ethanol push? The Trending commodity podcast | Episode 03

    Grain gains: Is maize the new sweet spot for India’s ethanol push? The Trending commodity podcast | Episode 03
    2025/10/24
    In this episode of BusinessLine’s Trending Commodities, host Subramani Ra Mancombu is joined by Dr CK Jain, President, Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association to discuss how India’s grain ethanol industry is transforming the country’s energy and agricultural landscape. Dr Jain explains how the ethanol blending programme, once dependent solely on sugarcane, has expanded since 2018 to include maize and surplus rice — helping India move closer to its 20 per cent blending target. He highlights how this shift has boosted farmers’ incomes, reduced fuel imports, and strengthened rural economies. The conversation also delves into the economics of ethanol pricing, government policy reforms, and how India is balancing ethanol production with food security.
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    18 分
  • Natural diamond market outlook 2025 – India’s sparkling growth story | Trending Commodity Podcast | EP 02

    Natural diamond market outlook 2025 – India’s sparkling growth story | Trending Commodity Podcast | EP 02
    2025/09/18
    In this episode of Business Line's Trending Commodity Podcast, we speak with Richa Singh, Managing Director – India & Middle East, Natural Diamond Council (NDC). She shares exclusive insights into the natural diamond market, including the current trends, sales performance across India and the Middle East, the impact of gold prices, and the growing demand in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Richa also explains how NDC empowers consumers and collaborates with retailers to promote ethical and informed diamond purchases. Tune in for a sparkling conversation on the future of natural diamonds.
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    12 分
  • Trade war creating volatility in the bullion market | Trending Commodity Podcast | EP 01

    Trade war creating volatility in the bullion market | Trending Commodity Podcast | EP 01
    2025/08/21
    In this episode of businessline’s Trending Commodities, host Subramani Ra Mancombu is joined by Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodity and Currency, at Kotak Securities to talk about the current volatility in gold and silver markets. Banerjee discusses how global developments such as the US Customs proposed 39% tariff on gold bars and its subsequent reversal by President Trump are impacting investor sentiment and price trends. The discussion also touches on the themes of de-dollarisation, the role of central banks, and how India's gold and silver prices are hitting record highs despite international price ranges stabilising.
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    11 分