Cashew prices were up by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today largely on increased buying by retailers and stockists to meet seasonal demand.
Further, tight stocks following fall in supplies from growing regions supported the upside.
Cashew kernel No 180, No 210, No 240 and No 320 rose Rs 10 each to conclude at Rs 810-830, Rs 710-730 Rs 650-660 and Rs 600-630 per kg, respectively.
Marketmen said increased buying by retailers and stockists against restricted supplies from growing belts, mainly pushed up cashew prices.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 23,800, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 10,700-11,200; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 7,200-7,400; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-20,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 800-820 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 850-900 per kg.
