Dryfruit: Led by almond and walnut, prices declined at

the wholesale dryfruit market in the national capital during the week as demand from retailers and stockists receded from previous levels.

Sufficient stocks following increased arrivals from producing belts also put pressure on the prices, traders said.

Almond California prices fell by Rs 100 to end the week at Rs 17,700-17,900 per 40 kg, while its kernel traded higher by Rs 15 at Rs 655-665 per kg.

Almond gurbani and girdhi prices fell Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 12,000-12,100 and Rs 5,100-5,200 per 40 kg, respectively.

Cashew kernel (No 180, 210, 240 and 230) prices were down by Rs 5 each to finish at Rs 1,075-1,085, Rs 950-965, Rs 900- 925 and Rs 800-825 and its kernel broken (2, 4 and 8 pieces) also traded lower at Rs 670-770, Rs 650-765 and Rs 550-660 against last week's closing of Rs 675-775, Rs 655-770 and Rs 555-665 per kg, respectively.

Copra fell Rs 100 to finish at Rs 8,500-10,500 per quintal.

Coconut powder declined by Rs 100 to conclude at Rs 4,000-4,400 per 25 kg bag.

Kishmish Indian yellow and green drifted lower by Rs 100 each to finish at Rs 3,500-4,800 and Rs 5,000-7,500 per 40 kg bag.

Pistachio hairati and peshwari eased by Rs 10 each to close at Rs 1,380-1,450 and Rs 1,500-1,600 per kg.

Walnut and its kernel prices also declined by Rs 10 each to end at Rs 270-380 and Rs 800-1,300 per kg, respectively.

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