Cardamom stays weak, slips by 0.32% on profit booking

The spice for delivery in July contracts shed 0.16%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 05 2015 | 11:23 AM IST
Extending losses for the second straight day, cardamom prices eased further by 0.32% to Rs 808.50 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits, driven by a fall in demand in the spot market.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in June moved down Rs 2.60, or 0.32%, to Rs 808.50 per kg in business turnover of 22 lots.

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Likewise, the spice for delivery in July contracts shed Rs 1.30, or 0.16%, to Rs 799.40 per kg in 16 lots.

Analysts said decline in demand in the spot market against adequate stock position mainly kept cardamom prices lower at futures trade.
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First Published: Jun 05 2015 | 11:02 AM IST

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