Spot turmeric prices increased at all the markets in Erode on quality arrivals and fresh upcountry orders, said Krishnamurthy, a trader. The finger turmeric prices were up by ₹600 a quintal at the Regulated Marketing Committee (RMC); ₹250 each at the Erode Cooperative Marketing Society and at the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association sales yard. Root variety gained ₹700 at the Erode Cooperative Marketing Society and ₹100 at the RMC.