Almond declines on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Almond prices edged lower by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists amidst adequate stocks.

Almond (California) prices were down by Rs 100 to Rs 22,800 per 40 kg and its kernel rates also fell by Rs 10 to Rs 800-820 per kg.

Traders attributed the fall in almond prices to subdued demand from retailers and stockists amidst adequate stocks.

Following are today’s quotations (per 40 kg):

Almond (California) Rs 22,800, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,200-8,300; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,200-6,300; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-25,000.

Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 800-820 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 650-740 per kg. (PTI)