Pistachio prices eased by Rs 5 per kg in the national capital today largely due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists.
Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on pistachio prices.
Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) were down by Rs 5 each to settle at Rs 1,375-1,445 and Rs 1,495-1,520 per kg, respectively.
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Traders said low demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals mainly led to the fall in pistachio prices.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kg):
Almond (California) Rs 21,800, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,300-8,400; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,300-6,400; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-25,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 760-780 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 650-740 per kg.