Turmeric, jeera rise on falling supply

Turmeric and jeera prices rose by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today on fall in supplies from producing belts against higher demand from stockists and exporters.
Besides, a firming trend at futures market supported the uptrend.
Turmeric prices were up by Rs 200 to conclude at Rs 8,500-13,500 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality were also higher by Rs 200 each to conclude at Rs 12,800-13,000 and Rs 16,000-16,500 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said fall in supplies from producing belts against increased demand from stockists and exporters mainly pushed up turmeric and jeera prices.
Following are today's quotations:

Ajwain (per kg) 155-200, black pepper (per kg) 730-925, betel-nut (kg) 270-320, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,630-1,680 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,750-1,870.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 775-825, cardamom (colour robin) 675-695, cardamom bold 695-725, cardamom extra (bold) 895-925 and cloves 710-810.