Despite lower arrivals, spot turmeric prices decreased at Erode markets due to the arrival of inferior variety. Only 3,900 bags arrived for sale. The root variety lost ₹500 a quintal and the finger variety was down ₹100.

At the Regulated Marketing Committee, the finger turmeric went for ₹7,089-8,359 a quintal and the root variety for ₹6,929-7,559. Of the arrival of 790 bags, only 167 were traded.

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