Almond prices declined by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today on reduced offtake by retailers and stockists.
Adequate stocks position followed by increased arrivals from overseas markets also weighed on the prices.
Almond (california) prices fell by Rs 100 to Rs 10,900 per 40 kg and almond California kernel also eased by Rs 5 to Rs 370-375 per kg. Traders attributed the fall in almond prices to reduced offtake by retailers and stockists.
Meanwhile, prices of other dry fruits ruled steady on scattered deals.
Following are today's quotations in Rs per 40 kg:
Almond (California) new Rs 10,900 Almond (gurbandi-new) Rs 4,600-4,700 almond (girdhi) Rs 2,200-2,300 and Abjosh Afghani Rs 7,000-16,000.
Almond kernel in per kg (California) Rs 370-375, almond kernel (gurbandi-new) (kg) Rs 305-380.