Pistachio prices fall on sluggish demand

NEW DELHI: Pistachio prices declined by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today owing to sluggish 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 each to settle at Rs 890-930 and Rs 1,040-1,090 per kg, respectively.

Traders said sluggish demand from retailers and stockists against fresh arrivals, mainly pulled down pistachio prices on the wholesale dry fruit market here.