Menthol prices were down by Rs 10 per kg at the local chemical market in the national capital today owing to reduced offtake by consuming units amid adequate stocks.
Also, higher arrivals from producing belts in Uttar Pradesh and weakening trend in futures market weighed on the menthol prices.
Menthol bold crystal, flake and mentha oil prices eased by Rs 10 each to conclude at Rs 1,865, Rs 1,465 and Rs 1,235 per kg, respectively.
Traders said, reduced offtake by consuming industries against increased arrivals from producing regions mainly pulled down the menthol prices.
Following are today's quotations: