Dry Fruits: Supported by ongoing 'Navratras' festival

demand, prices of select dry fruits surged at the wholesale market in the national capital during the week.

Marketmen said apart from paucity of stocks, increased buying by stockists and retailers to meet ongoing navratras' demand mainly attributed the rise in select dry fruit prices.

Almond (California) prices rose by Rs 100 to Rs 17,300-17,500 per 40 kg, while its kernel higher to Rs 615-620 from previous closing of Rs 610-615 per kg.

Almond gurbandi and girdhi prices were up by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 12,200-12,400 and Rs 5,700-5,800 per 40 kg.

Cashew kernel No 180, No 210, No 240 and No 320 rose by Rs 5 each to settle at Rs 1,075-1,085, Rs 945-955, Rs 895-905 and Rs 795-805 per kg, respectively.

Its broken pieces (2, 4 and 8) edged up by Rs 5 each at Rs 715-765, Rs 705-755 and Rs 605-665 per kg, respectively.

Copra prices were higher at Rs 8,800-11,600 as against previous closing of Rs 8,700-11,500 per quintal.

Kishmish Indian yellow and green prices rose by Rs 100 each to finish at Rs 4,600-5,100 and Rs 5,100-8,600 per 40 kg bag, respectively.

Pistachio hairati and peshwari prices rose by Rs 5 each to conclude at Rs 1,455-1,505 and Rs 1,555-1,605 per kg, respectively.

Walnut and its kernel prices also increased by Rs 10 each to end at Rs 310-460 and Rs 820-1,470 per kg, respectively.

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