Kishmish declines on subdued demand

 

NEW DELHI, Sept 14:  Kishmish prices fell by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today largely owing to subdued demand from retailers and stockists.

Sufficient stocks position following increased arrivals from producing belts also weighed on the kishmish prices.

Kishmish Indian yellow and green prices fell by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 4,000-4,600 and Rs 4,700-7,200 per 40 kg bag, respectively.

Marketmen said fall in demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks, mainly led to the fall in kishmish prices on the wholesale dry fruit market here.

The following are today’s quotations (per 40 kg):

Almond (California) Rs 16,500 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,000-8,400; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 4,600-5,100; Abjosh Afghani Rs 10,000-21,000.

Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 580-600 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 500-530 per kg. (PTI)