Almond prices rose by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today amid increased buying by stockists to meet seasonal demand.
However, other dry fruits moved in a narrow range in limited deals and settled around previous levels.
Marketmen said increased buying by stockists, driven by seasonal demand against tight supplies from overseas markets, mainly kept almond and its kernel prices higher.
Almond california advanced by Rs 100 to Rs 20,300 per 40 kg and its kernel edged up to Rs 720-730 from previous level of Rs 715-730 per kg.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kg):
Almond (California) Rs 20,300, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,200-8,500; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,500-6,600; Abjosh Afghani Rs 14,000-21,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 720-730 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 625-725 per kg.
