Turmeric prices rose by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today on increased buying by stockists as well as retailers due to domestic and exports demand.
Fall in supplies from producing regions also supported the rise in prices. Turmeric prices rose by Rs 200 to conclude at Rs 15,000-17,800 per quintal.
Traders said increased buying by stockists following pick up in domestic and export demand, mainly pushed up turmeric prices on the wholesale market here.
Following are today's quotations (per quintal):
Ajwain 13,500-19,000, black pepper common 20,700-20,800 betelnut (kg) 86-107, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 700-725 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 780-900
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 900-1,020, cardamom (colour robin) 960-970, cardamom bold 980-990, cardamom extra (bold) 1,200-1,220 and cloves (kg) 290-350
