Turmeric, jeera prices fall on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, Apr 4:   Turmeric and jeera prices drifted by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today owing to subdued demand from retailers and stockists at higher levels amid sufficient stocks position.
Turmeric prices eased by Rs 100 to finish at Rs 8,300-12,600 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also drifted by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 14,500-15,000 and Rs 17,700-18,200 per quintal.
Marketmen said low demand from retailers and stockists at higher levels against sufficient stocks mainly pulled down turmeric and jeera prices.
Following are today’s quotations (in Rs):
Ajwain (per kg) 135-185, black pepper (per kg) 560-730, betel-nut (kg) 300-350, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,675-1,690 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,800-1,925.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 800-860, cardamom (colour robin) 770-800, cardamom bold 780-800, cardamom extra (bold) 950-1,000 and cloves 700-835. (PTI)