Castor| Amid large carryover stock and reduced demand

Amid large carryover stock and reduced demand, castorseed prices are expected to remain subdued even as the initial kharif sowing in the Gujarat state has remained sluggish. According to analyst estimates suggest an overall castorseed carryover stock in the range of 5-6 lakh tonnes this year, against the total crop production of about 13 lakh tonnes last year.