Turmeric gains colour on demand

Spot turmeric prices at Erode markets increased on Tuesday as some traders received upcountry orders. “Traders purchased 65 per cent of the total inflow of 3,200 bags . No stockists purchased the spice,” said R KV Ravishankar, President, Erode Turmeric Merchants Association. At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association, the finger turmeric went for ₹7,699-9,269 a quintal; the root variety ₹7,466-8,539. Of the arrival of 1,113 bags, 621 were sold.