Turmeric, jeera prices rise on fall in supply

Turmeric and jeera prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today on fall in supplies from producing belts against increased demand from stockists and some overseas enquiries.
Besides, a firming trend at futures market influenced sentiments.
Turmeric prices were up by Rs 100 to settle at Rs 8,300-13,300 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also rose by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 12,600-12,800 and Rs 15,800-16,300 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said fall in supplies from producing belts against increased demand from stockists and overseas enquiries pushed up turmeric and jeera prices.
Following are today's quotations:

Ajwain (per kg) 155-200, black pepper (per kg) 730-925, betel-nut (kg) 270-320, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,630-1,680 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,750-1,870.
Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 770-820, cardamom (colour robin) 670-690, cardamom bold 690-720, cardamom extra (bold) 890-920 and cloves 710-810.