Pistachio falls on subdued demand

NEW DELHI: In limited deals, prices of pistachio 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 1,360-1,460 and Rs 1,510-1,610 per kg, respectively.

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

The following are today's quotations (per 40 kg): Almond (California) Rs 17,000 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,000-8,400; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 4,000-4,400; Abjosh Afghani Rs 8,000-25,000.

Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 585-615 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 470-520 per kg.