NEW DELHI, July 19: Turmeric and jeera prices rose by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today, largely influenced by buying support from retailers and stockists amid paucity of stocks.
Restricted arrivals from producing belts also supported the uptrend.
Turmeric prices rose by Rs 200 to conclude at Rs 7,700-12,500 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also rose by Rs 200 each to finish at Rs 11,400-11,600 and Rs 14,700-15,000 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said buying by retailers and stockists against restricted arrivals from producing belts, mainly pushed up turmeric and jeera prices.
Following were today’s quotations per quintal:
Ajwain 15,500-20,000, black pepper (per kg) 775-950, betel-nut (kg) 180-200, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,400-1,500 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,500-1,700.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 710-760, cardamom (colour robin) 690-750, cardamom bold 740-760, cardamom extra (bold) 910-960 and cloves (kg) 900-950. (PTI)
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