Turmeric, jeera fall on muted demand

Turmeric and jeera prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal each in the national capital today owing to sluggish demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.
Besides, weakening trend in futures market put pressure on the select spice prices.
Turmeric prices fell by Rs 100 to conclude at Rs 8,000-11,900 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also drifted lower by Rs 100 each to settle at Rs 16,000-16,500 and Rs 20,000-20,500 per quintal.
Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists at higher levels against sufficient stocks, mainly pulled down turmeric and jeera prices.
Following are today's quotations (in Rs):

Ajwain (per kg) 150-190, black pepper (per kg) 675-840, betel-nut (kg) 300-350, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,360-1,410 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,710-1,760.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 760-810, cardamom (colour robin) 740-770, cardamom bold 760-780, cardamom extra (bold) 880-930 and cloves 680-780.