Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on pistachio prices.
Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) were down Rs 5 each to settle at Rs 1,400-1,480 and Rs 1,500-1,550 per kg, respectively.
Traders said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals, mainly led to fall in pistachio prices.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 23,100, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 10,700-11,200; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 7,300-7,500; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-20,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 785-805 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 750-850 per kg.