NEW DELHI, July 5: In thin trading, pistachio prices eased by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today largely owing to subdued demand from retailers and stockists.
Sufficient stocks position following increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on pistachio prices.
Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) eased by Rs 5 each to settle at Rs 1,395-1,495 and Rs 1,495-1,595 per kg, respectively.
Traders said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals, mainly led to the fall in pistachio prices on the wholesale market here.
The following were today’s quotations (per 40 kg):
Almond (California) Rs 17,700 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,200-8,400; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 4,500-4,800; Abjosh Afghani Rs 8,000-22,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 605-625 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 500-540 per kg. (PTI)