Almond declines on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Almond prices fell by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists at existing higher levels amid increased arrivals from overseas markets.
Almond (California) prices fell by Rs 100 to Rs 17,900 per 40 kg and its kernel rates also eased by Rs 5 to Rs 610-640 per kg.
Traders attributed fall in almond prices to subdued demand from retailers and stockists at existing higher levels against increased arrivals from overseas markets.
The following are today’s quotations (per 40 kg):
Almond (California) Rs 17,900 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,100-8,400; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 4,100-4,400; Abjosh Afghani Rs 8,000-22,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 610-640 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 500-550 per kg. (AGENCIES)