Turmeric gleams on quality

Spot turmeric prices increased at Erode markets due to arrival of quality produce. “The old and new turmeric prices were up ₹200 a quintal and traders procured all the 400 bags of new turmeric for a higher price,” said VK Rajamanickkam, a trader. Of the arrival of 3,500 bags of turmeric, 2,100 were sold. At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association, the new finger turmeric was sold at ₹7,789-9,719 a quintal; the old finger ₹7,299-9,089. Of the arrival of 1,314 bags, 560 were sold.