Coriander, turmeric fall on sluggish demand

NEW DELHI: Coriander and turmeric prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today following easing demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks on higher arrivals from growing regions.

Coriander and turmeric traded lower by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 7,300-13,800 and Rs 9,800-13,300 per quintal, respectively.

Marketmen said slackened demand from retailers and stockists against adequate stocks, mainly pulled down coriander and turmeric prices.

Following are today's quotations (in Rs):

Ajwain (per kg) 175-240, black pepper (per kg) 720-850, betel-nut (kg) 260-330, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,410-1,415 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,480-1,700.

Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 550-670, cardamom (colour robin) 550-560, cardamom bold 590-610, cardamom extra (bold) 690-700 and cloves 560-690.