Cardamom falls by 2.8% on profit-booking

Traders reduced holdings amid sluggish spot demand amid profit-booking

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 20 2015 | 12:05 PM IST
Cardamom futures fell by 2.81% to Rs 826 per kg today as traders reduced holdings amid sluggish spot demand amid profit-booking.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for May contracts declined by Rs 23.90, or 2.81%, to Rs 826 per kg with a business turnover of 244 lots.

The spice for delivery in June fell by Rs 23.60, or 2.72%, to Rs 843 per kg with a trading volume of 49 lots.

Marketmen said apart from profit-booking by speculators at existing levels, low demand at spot market put pressure on cardamom prices in futures market.
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First Published: Apr 20 2015 | 11:32 AM IST

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