Turmeric prices decreased on Wednesday at erode markets due to arrival of inferior quality produce.Of the arrival of 3,500 bags of turmeric, only 25 were Salem Turmeric variety, which fetched a maximum price of ₹7,300 a quintal. In the Regulated Market Committee, the finger turmeric was down ₹450 and the root variety ₹500. In other markets, the finger turmeric showed an increase of ₹100a quintal .

At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association sales yard, the finger variety turmeric was sold at ₹4,611-7,398; the root variety ₹4,569-7,009. Of the arrival of 954 bags, 410 were sold.

At the Regulated Market Committee, the finger turmeric traded at ₹5,906-6,916; the root variety ₹5,369-6,413. Of the 444 bags offered, 359 were traded.

At the Erode Cooperative Marketing Society, the finger turmeric fetched ₹5,929-7,299; the root variety ₹5,619-6,828. Of the arrival of 1,185 bags, 953 were sold.

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