Chilli down 2.3% on weak demand

Analysts said offloading of positions by speculators driven by weak spot demand influenced chilli prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 04 2013 | 3:01 PM IST
Chilli prices fell further by 2.35% to Rs 6,576 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators offloaded positions amid slump in demand in the spot market against adequate stocks position.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chilli for delivery in December fell further by Rs 158, or 2.35% to Rs 6,676 per quintal with an open interest of 3745 lots.

Analysts said offloading of positions by speculators driven by weak spot demand against adequate stocks position mainly kept pressure on chilli prices at futures trade.

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First Published: Dec 04 2013 | 2:58 PM IST

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