Pistachio falls on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, May 1:  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) fell Rs 5 each to settle at Rs 1,440-1,490 and Rs 1,540-1,610 per kg, respectively.
Traders said muted demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals, mainly led to the fall in pistachio prices.
Following are today’s quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 15,600-16,000, Almond(Gurbandi- new) Rs 12,000-12,100, Almond (Girdhi) Rs 5,400-5,500; Abjosh Afghani Rs 8,000-23,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 560-570 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 725-825 per kg. (PTI)