Coriander, jeera rise as demand picks up

NEW DELHI, Oct 1:  Coriander and jeera prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today largely on the back of a pick-up in demand from retailers and stockists amid restricted arrivals from growing regions.
Coriander prices rose by Rs 100 to settle at Rs 8,100-13,400 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also increased by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 17,900-18,100 and Rs 20,600-21,100 per quintal.
Traders said buying support from retailers and stockists against restricted arrivals from growing regions mainly pushed up coriander and jeera prices at the wholesale kirana market here.
Following are today’s quotations (in Rs):
Ajwain (per kg) 170-230, black pepper (per kg) 730-860, betel-nut (kg) 245-300, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,020-1,040 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,080-1,350.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 870-970, cardamom (colour robin) 790-800, cardamom bold 840-850, cardamom extra (bold) 880-890 and cloves 520-625. (PTI)