Coriander, jeera rise as demand picks up

NEW DELHI, Nov 5:  Coriander and jeera prices rose up to Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today largely supported by pick-up in demand from stockists and exporters amid restricted arrivals from growing regions.

Coriander prices rose by Rs 200 to settle at Rs 7,700-13,700 per quintal.

Jeera common and jeera best quality also increased by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 18,300-18,500 and Rs 21,200-21,700 per quintal.

Traders said apart from buying support from retailers and stockists, rising export demand, mainly pushed up coriander and jeera prices at the wholesale kirana market.

Following are today’s quotations (in Rs):

Ajwain (per kg) 170-230, black pepper (per kg) 720-850, betel-nut (kg) 245-300, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 980-1,000 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,040-1,260.

Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 1,000-1,100, cardamom (colour robin) 900-920, cardamom bold 940-960, cardamom extra (bold) 1,025-1,050 and cloves 535-675. (PTI)