Almond prices traded marginally higher in lacklustre trade in the local dry fruits market today.
Elsewhere, prices moved in a narrow range on restricted buying and settled around previous levels.
Marketmen said improved demand from retailers in view of festive season mainly led to a rise in almond prices.
Almond (California) gained Rs 50 to Rs 10,150 per 40 kg, while its kernel traded up by Rs 2 to Rs 352-357 per kg.
Following are today's quotations in Rs per 40 kg:
Almond (California) new Rs 10,150 Almond (gurbandi-new) Rs 4,600-4,700 almond (girdhi) Rs 2,300-2,400 and Abjosh Afghani Rs 7,000-16,000
Almond kernel in per kg (California) Rs 352-357, almond kernel (gurbandi-new) (kg) Rs 300-375
