Almond prices rise on fresh buying

Almond (california) prices increased by Rs 200 per 40 kgs at the wholesale dry fruit market in the national capital today following fresh buying by retailers and stockists amidst fall in supplies from overseas markets due to depreciated rupee against dollar.

Prices of Almond (california) rose by Rs 200 to conclude at Rs 18,800-19,000 per 40 kgs while its kernel prices went up by Rs 5 to finish at Rs 665-670 per kg.

Marketmen said increased offtake by retailers and stockists amid fall in supplies from overseas markets, mainly pushed up almond california prices.

Following are today's quotations (per 40 kgs):