Coriander, jeera rise as demand picks up

NEW DELHI, Nov 26:  Coriander and jeera prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today largely supported by pick-up in demand from stockists and exporters amid restricted arrivals from growing regions.
Coriander prices rose by Rs 100 to settle at Rs 7,500-13,500 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also increased by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 19,200-19,700 and Rs 22,200-22,700 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said apart from buying support from retailers and stockists, rising export demand, 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) 710-820, betel-nut (kg) 240-295, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 930-950 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,000-1,250.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 1,150-1,250, cardamom (colour robin) 1,050-1,075, cardamom bold 1,125-1,150, cardamom extra (bold) 1,170-1,200 and cloves 550-700. (PTI)