Coriander, jeera decline on subdued demand

NEW DELHI: Coriander and jeera prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today on subdued demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.

Coriander fell by Rs 100 to Rs 9,400-16,900 per quintal. Jeera common and best quality also declined by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 10,500-10,800 and Rs 14,000-14,200 per quintal, respectively.

Marketmen said low demand from retailers and stockists against adequate stocks pulled down coriander and jeera prices.

Following are today's quotations per quintal: Ajwain (per kg) 15,500-20,000, black pepper (per kg) 700-850, betel-nut (kg) 180-200, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,350-1,380 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,450-1,550.

Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 720-770, cardamom (colour robin) 700-760, cardamom bold 750-770, cardamom extra (bold) 920-970 and cloves 820-870.