Pistachio falls on subdued demand

NEW DELHI: Pistachio prices fell by Rs 5 per kg in the national capital today owing to subdued demand from retailers and stockists.


Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on pistachio prices.

Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) eased by Rs 5 each to settle at Rs 910-950 and Rs 1,070-1,140 per kg, respectively. Traders said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against fresh arrivals, mainly pulled down pistachio prices on the wholesale dry fruit market here.

The following are today's quotations (per 40 kg): Almond (California) Rs 16,100 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 7,900-8,300; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 4,600-5,100; Abjosh Afghani Rs 8,000-20,000.

Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 570-590 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 500-540 per kg.