Cardamom weakens on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Aug 6:  Cardamom brown prices declined by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today as demand eased from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks on increased arrivals from producing regions.
Cardamom brown-Jhundiwali and Kanchicut prices drifted lower by Rs 10 each to conclude at Rs 1,270-1,280 and Rs 1,310-1,510 per kg, respectively.
Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against adequate stocks, mainly pulled down cardamom prices.
Following are today’s quotations (in Rs):
Ajwain (per kg) 175-240, black pepper (per kg) 715-850, betel-nut (kg) 240-295, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,270-1,280 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,310-1,510.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 640-815, cardamom (colour robin) 610-620, cardamom bold 640-660, cardamom extra (bold) 750-760 and cloves 550-650. (PTI)