Almond, its kernel prices rise on pick-up in demand

Barring a rise in almond and its kernel prices on the back of pick-up in demand from retailers, other dry fruits held steady at the wholesale market in the national capital today.
Traders said increased demand from retailers amid restricted supplies from producing belts mainly led to the rise in almond and its kernel prices.
Almond (California) rose by Rs 50 to Rs 21,750 per 40 kg.
Its kernel followed and edged up by Rs 2 to Rs 757-777 per kg.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kg):
Almond (California) Rs 21,750, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,300-8,400; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,300-6,400; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-25,000.

Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 757-777 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 650-740 per kg.