Spot turmeric prices increased at the markets in Erode following an upsurge in domestic as well as export demand against restricted supplies. Hybrid turmeric witnessed robust demand which led to a rise in its prices. On Monday, 2,500 bags of turmeric arrived for sale. The traders purchased good number of hybrid finger turmeric bags and also bought few bags of hybrid root variety. The hybrid finger variety gained ₹300 a quintal in all the markets and the hybrid root variety was up by ₹100. At the Regulated Marketing Committee, finger turmeric went for ₹7,011-8,300 a quintal; root variety for ₹6,799-7,900. All the 201 bags on offer were sold.

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