Chilli, coriander fall on sluggish demand

NEW DELHI: Red chilli and coriander prices drifted by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today due to sluggish demand from retailers and stockists amidst adequate stocks.

Red chilli and coriander prices declined by Rs 200 each to conclude at Rs 7,400-12,400 and Rs 11,800-16,800 per quintal respectively.

Marketmen said low demand from retailers and stockists against sufficent stocks, mainly pulled down chilli and coriander prices.

Following are today's quotations:

Ajwain (per kg) 155-200, black pepper (per kg) 720-915, betel-nut (kg) 270-320, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,500-1,550 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,600-1,725.

Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 750-800, cardamom (colour robin) 650-670, cardamom bold 670-700, cardamom extra (bold) 870-900 and cloves 700-800.