Besides, increased arrivals from producing regions and a weakening trend in the futures market also put pressure on select spice prices.
Coriander and turmeric prices were down Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 11,000-16,000 and Rs 7,800-11,800 per quintal, respectively.
Marketmen said a considerable fall in demand from retailers and stockists against sufficient stock position, mainly pulled down coriander and turmeric prices.
Following are today's quotations (in Rs):
Ajwain (per kg) 160-190, black pepper (per kg) 630-780, betel-nut (kg) 300-350, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,730-1,750 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,980-2,000.
