Almond prices declined by Rs 100 for 40 kg in the national capital on Tuesday due to reduced offtake by retailers and stockists.

Adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from overseas markets also weighed heavy on the prices.

Almond (California) prices fell by Rs 100 to Rs 11,100 for 40 kg and its kernel also eased by Rs 10 to Rs 390-400 a kg.

Traders attributed the fall in almond prices to reduced offtake by retailers and stockists following fall in demand. Meanwhile, prices of other dry fruits ruled steady on scattered deals.

Following are today’s quotations: Almond (California) Rs 11,100 Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 5,400-5,700; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 2,800-3,000; Abjosh Afghani Rs 9,000-22,000. Almond Kernel (California) Rs 390-400 a kg, Almond Kernel (Gurbandi-new) Rs 400-440 a kg.

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