NEW DELHI, Sept 3: In restricted activity, pistachio prices eased by Rs 10 per kg in the national capital today largely due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists.
Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on pistachio prices.
Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) fell by Rs 10 each to settle at Rs 1,190-1,300 and Rs 1,440-1,500 per kg, respectively.
Traders said low demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals, mainly led to fall in pistachio prices.
Following are today’s quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 16,400-16,600, Almond(Gurbandi- new) Rs 11,300-11,600, Almond (Girdhi) Rs 5,500-5,700; Abjosh Afghani Rs 5,000-22,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 590-595 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 725-825 per kg. (PTI)