Chilli down 1.07% on sluggish demand

Hopes of higher output influenced the trade

Chilli futures for April softened by Rs 70, or 1.07%, to Rs 6,492 per quintal in 3,605 lots.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, the March contract declined by Rs 60, or 0.94%, to Rs 6,302 per quintal in 4,885 lots.

Speculators offloading their positions, weak spot market affected the trade.

Expectations of higher output also influenced chilli futures.