Cardamom weakens on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Sept 3:   Cardamom brown prices eased by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today as demand eased from retailers and stockists amidst adequate stocks on increased arrivals from producing regions.
Cardamom brown-Jhundiwali and Kanchicut prices drifted lower by Rs 10 each to conclude at Rs 1,080-1,190 and Rs 1,140-1,350 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) 720-850, betel-nut (kg) 240-295, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,080-1,190 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,140-1,350.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 800-900, cardamom (colour robin) 770-780, cardamom bold 825-850, cardamom extra (bold) 900-1,000 and cloves 510-620. (PTI)