Turmeric, jeera fall on subdued demand

NEW DELHI: Turmeric and jeera prices fell by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today largely due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists at current levels amid adequate stocks position.

Turmeric prices eased by Rs 200 to finish at Rs 8,400-13,000 per quintal.

Jeera common and jeera best quality also drifted by Rs 200 each to conclude at Rs 13,600-14,100 and Rs 16,800-17,300 per quintal.

Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists at higher levels against sufficient stocks mainly pulled down turmeric and jeera prices.

Following are today's quotations:

Ajwain (per kg) Rs 175-220, black pepper (per kg) Rs 700-990, betel-nut (kg) Rs 280-330, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) Rs 1,700-1,730 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) Rs 1,800-1,900.

Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar Rs 810-880, cardamom (colour robin) Rs 750-790, cardamom bold Rs 780-840, cardamom extra (bold) Rs 990-1,020 and cloves Rs 800-900.