Almond prices fell by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today due to sluggish demand from stockists and retailers.
Adequate stocks following increased arrivals from overseas markets also weighed on the prices.
Almond (california) prices fell by Rs 100 to Rs 10,700 per 40 kg and its kernel also moved down by Rs 5 to settle at Rs 370-380 per kg, respectively. Traders attributed fall in almond prices to reduced offtake by stockists and retailers.
Meanwhile, prices of other dry fruits ruled steady on scattered deals.
Following are today's quotations:
Almond (California) Rs 10,700 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 5,500-5,800; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 3,000-3,200; Abjosh Afghani Rs 9,000-22,000 Almond Kernel (California) Rs 370-380 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 430-480 per kg
Chilgoza (Roasted) (1 kg) Rs 1,400-1,500 Cashew Kernel 1 kg (no 180) Rs 700-710 Cashew Kernel (no 210) Rs 630-650 Cashew Kernel (no 240) Rs 590-620 Cashew Kernel (no 320) Rs 535-585
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