Almond declines on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Sept 17:  Almond prices fell by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today in view of subdued demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.
Increased arrivals from overseas markets too put pressure on the almond prices.
Almond (California) prices were down by Rs 100 to Rs 16,400-16,600 per 40 kg and its kernel rates also eased by Rs 5 to Rs 585-595 per kg.
Traders attributed the fall in almond prices to low demand from retailers and stockists amidst adequate stocks.
Following are today’s quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 16,400-16,600, Almond(Gurbandi-new) Rs 11,300-11,600, Almond (Girdhi) Rs 5,500-5,700; Abjosh Afghani Rs 5,000-22,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 585-595 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 725-825 per kg. (PTI)