Almond prices declined by Rs 50 per 40 kg in lacklustre trade at the wholesale dry fruits market today owing to slackened demand from retailers.
Traders said subdued demand against adequate stocks position mainly kept pressure almond prices.
In the national capital, almond (California) eased by Rs 50 to Rs 22,650 per 40 kg, while its kernel held steady at Rs 788-808 per kg.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kg):
Almond (California) Rs 22,650, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 8,200-8,300; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,200-6,300; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-25,000.
Almond Kernel (California-new) Rs 788-808 per kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 650-740 per kg.
