Chilli, jeera rise on increased buying

Red chilli and jeera prices rose sharply by Rs 200 per quintal in the national capital today largely on the back of increased buying by retailers and stockists amidst fall in supplies from producing belts.
Besides, a firming trend at futures market supported the uptrend.
Red chilli prices were up by Rs 200 to settle at Rs 6,800-12,800 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also higher by Rs 200 each to conclude at Rs 14,500-15,000 and Rs 17,700-18,200 per quintal, respectively on good demand amid estimates of lower production.
Traders said buying support from retailers and stockists against fall in supplies from producing belts, mainly pushed up chilli and jeera prices.

Following are today's quotations:
Ajwain (per kg) 150-180, black pepper (per kg) 680-855, betel-nut (kg) 280-330, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,680-1,730 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,780-1,880.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 835-905, cardamom (colour robin) 785-835, cardamom bold 805-855, cardamom extra (bold) 995-1,015 and cloves 820-870.