Laxmi Enterprises · Spice Desk
India is in the south-west monsoon. Kharif spices — turmeric, chilli and dry ginger — are being sown right now with the rains, while the Rabi crop (cumin, coriander, fennel, fenugreek) was harvested in Feb–Apr and is moving through the market.
Arrived late — reached Kerala on 4 June, about 3 days behind normal. IMD forecasts a below-normal season at ~90–92% of the long-period average, with the deficit weighted to the back half.
After ~18 months of La Niña, an El Niño emerged in June 2026 and is forecast to strengthen — potentially "super" — through Aug–Sep, the Kharif grain-filling window. That raises drought and uneven-rain risk just as the new crop fills out.
Turmeric, chilli, dry ginger. A weak or erratic late monsoon threatens 2026 yields and could firm prices into the 2026-27 marketing year. Acreage intentions stay healthy on recent firm realisations.
Cumin, coriander, fennel, fenugreek — harvested Feb–Apr 2026 and selling from stock. Next sowing (Oct–Nov) hinges on residual soil moisture, which a deficient monsoon can erode.
Sources: IMD 2026 south-west monsoon forecast & daily bulletins; Spices Board / Ministry of Agriculture production estimates. A developing situation — updated through the season.
Ex-mandi and target FOB prefill from the live board; processing, packing, inland and finance are editable defaults — set them to your actuals. Cost basis = total ₹/MT ÷ live USD/INR. Indicative working tool, not a quote.
Appearance · taste · odour
Mesh size · moisture · ash · acid-insoluble ash
Volatile oils · active principles
Aflatoxins · pesticide residue · illegal (Sudan) dyes
TPC · Salmonella · E. coli · yeast & mould · Staph · Clostridia
Screened on ELISA
| Crop | Farmers | Area | Annual prod. | Protocol | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric | ~1,800 | ~14,000 ac | 10,000 MT | IPM | Guntur, AP |
| Chilli | ~900 | ~4,500 ac | 3,000 MT | IPM / NPM | Guntur–Warangal, AP |
| Cumin | ~850 | ~5,800 ac | 3,500 MT | NPM | Barmer–Jodhpur, Raj |
| Coriander | ~750 | ~4,200 ac | 3,000 MT | IPM / NPM | Kota–Baran, Raj/MP |
| Fenugreek | ~500 | ~3,500 ac | 2,000 MT | NPM | Sirohi–Pali, Raj |
| Fennel | ~200+ | ~1,500 ac | 500+ MT | IPM | Unjha–Mehsana, Guj |
| Total | 5,000+ | ~33,500 ac | 22,000+ MT | — | 4 states |
Figures from Laxmi capability & sustainability decks (FY 2025-26). Photos: Laxmi field, farmer and inspection records. Certifications current per latest audits — verify validity dates before contracting.