Turmeric and jeera prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal each in the national capital today on fresh buying by stockists as well as retailers.
Tight stocks position as stockists held back stocks in anticipation of better prices also influenced the prices.
Turmeric prices rose by Rs 100 to conclude at Rs 16,100- 19,300 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also traded higher at Rs 13,900-14,200 and Rs 15,100-15,600 against previous closing of Rs 13,800-14,100 and Rs 15,000-15,500 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said sentiments turned better following pick up in domestic demand against restricted arrivals, attributing rise in turmeric and jeera prices on the wholesale kirana market here.
Following are today's quotations (per quintal):
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