Spot turmeric prices decreased at Erode markets as arrivals rose. Almost all the traders purchased quality turmeric without quoting a higher price. On Friday, 7,500 bags arrived for sale and 65 per cent were sold. The finger variety was down ₹200 a quintal in all the markets and the root variety by ₹100. At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association, the finger turmeric went for ₹5,655-8,609 a quintal; the root variety for ₹5,389-7,909. Of the 3,750 bags offered, 1,603 were sold.

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