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Turmeric, jeera weakens on subdued demand

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 04 2014 | 3:22 PM IST
Turmeric and jeera prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today on subdued demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.
Weakening trend in futures market also put pressure on select spice prices.
Turmeric prices fell by Rs 100 to Rs 6,400-11,400 per quintal.
Jeera common and best quality also declined by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 11,200-11,600 and Rs 15,300-15,600 per quintal.
Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against adequate stocks mainly pulled down turmeric and jeera prices at the wholesale kirana market here.
Following are today's quotations per quintal:
Ajwain 13,500-18,500, black pepper (per kg) 540-670, betel-nut (kg) 180-200, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,000-1,090 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,150-1,270.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 650-750, cardamom (colour robin) 600-700, cardamom bold 650-700, cardamom extra (bold) 800-900 and cloves (kg) 855-925.

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First Published: Mar 04 2014 | 3:22 PM IST

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