Chilli, turmeric decline on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Aug 5:  Red chilli and turmeric prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today on subdued demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.
Red chilli and turmeric prices eased by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 8,200-13,200 and Rs 7,400-12,200 per quintal, respectively.
Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against sufficient stocks position led to the fall in chilli and turmeric prices.
Following are today’s quotations per quintal:
Ajwain 15,500-20,000, black pepper (per kg) 750-900, betel-nut (kg) 180-200, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,400-1,460 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,500-1,680.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 690-740, cardamom (colour robin) 670-730, cardamom bold 720-740, cardamom extra (bold) 890-940 and cloves (kg) 875-925. (PTI)