Chilli, coriander fall on weak demand

Red chilli and coriander prices drifted by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today on the back of subdued demand from retailers and stockists amid adequate stocks.

Red chilli and coriander prices declined by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 8,100-13,100 and Rs 12,200-17,200 per quintal, respectively.

Marketmen said subdued demand from retailers and stockists against sufficient stocks mainly pulled down chilli and coriander prices.

Following are today's quotations:

Ajwain (per kg) 155-200, black pepper (per kg) 750-930, betel-nut (kg) 280-330, cardamom brown-Jhundiwali (kg) 1,480-1,520 and cardamom brown-Kanchicut (kg) 1,600-1,700.

Cardamom small (kg): Chitridar 750-800, cardamom (colour robin) 650-670, cardamom bold 670-700, cardamom extra (bold) 870-900 and cloves 730-840.