In a range-bound trading, chilli prices fell by Rs 56 or 1.22 per cent to Rs 4,546 per quintal in futures trade today, on a weakening trend in spot markets.
At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, chilli for current-month June contract fell by Rs 56, or 1.22 per cent to Rs 4,546 per quintal, with an open interest of 4,320 lots, while delivery in July contract held steady at Rs 4,746 per quintal on thin trade.
Marketmen said adequate stocks position against sluggish demand in spot markets, put pressure on the chilli prices at futures trade.