Chilli, jeera rise as demand picks up

Traders said buying support from retailers, stockists due to rising export demand mainly pushed up prices for both commodities

Red chilli and jeera prices rose up to Rs 300 per quintal in the national capital today largely following pick-up in demand from local parties as well as overseas enquiries.

 

Red chilli prices rose by Rs 300 to settle at Rs 7,000-12,500 per quintal.

 

Jeera common and jeera best quality also increased by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 13,100-13,300 and Rs 16,800-17,100 per quintal, respectively.

 

Traders said buying support from retailers and stockists due to rising export demand, mainly pushed up chilli and jeera prices on the wholesale kirana market here.