Besides, fall in supplies from producing belts also supported the upside in prices.
Red chilli and turmeric traded Rs 200 each higher at Rs 8,200-13,200 and Rs 7,200-11,800 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said buying support from retailers and stockists against fall in supplies from producing belts, mainly pushed up chilli and turmeric prices.
Following are today's quotations per quintal:
Ajwain (per kg) 15,500-20,000, black pepper (per kg) 710-860, betel-nut (kg) 180-200, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,400-1,430 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,500-1,625.