Almond weakens on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Mar 16:  Almond prices fell by Rs 200 per 40 kg in the national capital today due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists at prevailing higher levels amid adequate stocks.
Almond (California) prices fell by Rs 200 to Rs 21,900 per 40 kg and its kernel rates also eased by Rs 5 to Rs 760-780 per kg.
Traders attributed the fall in almond prices to subdued demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.
Following are today’s quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 21,900, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,100-8,200; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,100-6,200; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-25,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 760-780 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 650-740 per kg. (PTI)