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Cardamom up 1.1%on strong demand

Spice for delivery in April moved up by 0.75%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 10 2014 | 12:26 PM IST
Cardamom prices surged 1.19% to Rs 785 per kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on strong demand against tight supplies from producing region.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in March gained Rs 9.20, or 1.19% to Rs 785 per kg in business turnover of 21 lots.

Similarly, the spice for delivery in April moved up by Rs 6.20, or 0.75% to Rs 833.60 per kg in 524 lots.

Analysts said speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on strong demand against tight supplies from producing regions, leading to rise in cardamom prices at futures trade.

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First Published: Mar 10 2014 | 12:26 PM IST

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