Only 50 per cent of the turmeric that arrived in Erode markets on Monday was sold.

At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association Saleyard, finger turmeric was sold at ₹5,389-6,699 a quintal and root variety at ₹5,160-6,211. Out of 2,449 bags of turmeric kept for sale, only 606 found takers.

At the Regulated Marketing Committee, finger turmeric was sold at ₹5,319-6,344 and root variety at ₹5,099-5,799. Of the 284 bags placed for sale, 217 were sold.

At the Erode Cooperative Marketing Society, finger turmeric was sold at ₹5,559-6,699 a quintal. Root variety was sold at ₹5,260-6,300 a quintal. Out of the 520 bags kept for sale, 440 were sold. Our Correspondent