Pistachio falls on subdued demand

NEW DELHI: Pistachio prices declined by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today largely due 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 10 to settle at Rs 1,090-1,190 and Rs 1,240-1,390 per kg, respectively.

Traders said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against fresh arrivals, mainly led to a fall in pistachio prices on the wholesale dry fruit market here.

The following are today's quotations (per 40 kg): Almond (California) Rs 16,800 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,100-8,500; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 4,700-5,200; Abjosh Afghani Rs 10,000-22,000.

Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 585-605 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 500-530 per kg.