Spot turmeric prices edged up at the markets in Erodeincreased slightly. The traders quoting slightly increased price for both varieties of turmeric have purchased good number of turmeric for their local demand, said Krishnamurthy, a trader.

Of the 2,500 bags arrived for sale, 75 per cent were sold. At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association, finger turmeric fetched ₹5,666-8,319 a quintal; root variety ₹5,098-7,631. a quintal. Of the 1,471 bags on offer, 635 were sold.