Pistachio prices drifted by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today in view of sluggish demand from retailers and stockists. Adequate stocks position followed by increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on the pistachio prices.
Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) declined by Rs 10 each to settle at Rs 1,450-1,500 and Rs 1,640-1,660 per kg, respectively. Traders said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals, pulled down the pistachio prices on the wholesale dry fruits market here.
Meanwhile, prices ruled steady due to weak trading and lacklustre demand.
Following are today's quotations in Rs per 40 kg:
Almond (California) new Rs 10,400 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 355-360, almond kernel (gurbandi-new) (kg) Rs 300-375