Turmeric and jeera prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today largely due to sluggish demand from retailers and stockists at current levels amid adequate stocks position.
Turmeric prices eased by Rs 100 to finish at Rs 9,100-13,100 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also drifted by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 14,200-14,700 and Rs 17,400-17,900 per quintal.
Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists at higher levels against sufficient stocks, mainly pulled down turmeric and jeera prices.
Following are today's quotations:
Ajwain (per kg) 150-180, black pepper (per kg) 700-875, betel-nut (kg) 280-330, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,690-1,740 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,790-1,890.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 840-910, cardamom (colour robin) 790-840, cardamom bold 800-860, cardamom extra (bold) 1,000-1,020 and cloves 830-880.
