Chilli, jeera decline on subdued demand

 

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: Red chilli and jeera prices fell by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today owing to low demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks position.

            Red chilli prices fell by Rs 200 to Rs 7,500-12,500 per quintal.

            Jeera common and best quality also declined by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 11,100-11,300 and Rs 14,300-14,800 per quintal.

            Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against adequate stocks mainly pulled down chilli and jeera prices at the wholesale kirana market here.

            Following are today’s quotations:

            Ajwain (per kg) 155-200, black pepper (per kg) 740-925, betel-nut (kg) 270-320, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,500-1,560 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,600-1,750.

            Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 740-790, cardamom (colour robin) 640-660, cardamom bold 660-690, cardamom extra (bold) 860-890 and cloves 730-830. (PTI)