Cardamom sheds 1% on profit-booking

Increased arrivals, subdued spot demand add to pressure on futures prices

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 1:49 AM IST

Cardamom prices fell further by Rs 14.10 to Rs 1,258.50 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits at existing higher levels, driven by weak trend at spot market on sluggish demand.

Increased arrivals from producing regions also put pressure on cardamom futures.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in August month declined by Rs 14.10, or 1.10% to Rs 1,258.50 per kg in business turnover of 107 lots.

The July contract lost Rs 13.40, or 0.98% to Rs 1,345.80 per kg with trading volume of 461 lots.

Market analysts said subdued demand in the spot market against adequate stocks position also kept pressure on the cardamom prices in futures trade.

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First Published: Jun 28 2012 | 12:18 PM IST

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