Spot prices of turmeric increased at the markets in Erode despite rise in arrivals. “On Wednesday, 7,000 bags arrived for sale and traders procured 65 per cent stocks to fulfil their local orders,” said RKV Ravishankar, President, Erode Turmeric Merchants Association. Regarding the price, finger turmeric increased by ₹200 a quintal, while that of root variety edged up.