Dryfruits: Dryfruit prices, led by almond and walnut,

edged higher at the wholesale markets during the period on increased buying by stockists and retailers, supported by rising domestic and export demand.

Tight stocks following restricted arrivals from producing regions and overseas markets too influenced prices.

Sentiments remained firm mostly on increased offtake by stockists and retailers, triggered by domestic and export demand, marketmen said.

Almond California prices rose by Rs 200 to end the week at Rs 17,900-18,100 per 40 kg, while its kernel traded higher by Rs 5 at Rs 660-670 per kg largely on higher trends outside and strong consumers' demand.

Almond gurbandi and girdhi also traded higher by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 12,100-12,200 and Rs 5,200-5,300 per 40 kg.

Chilgoza-roasted prices improved by Rs 100 to close at Rs 2,600-2,800 per kg.

Cashew kernel No 180, No 210, No 240 and No 320 and its broken (2, 4 and 8 pieces) form rose up to Rs 25 to conclude at Rs 1,080-1,090, Rs 955-970, Rs 900-935, Rs 825-850, 675- 775, Rs 655-770 and Rs 555-665 per kg, respectively.

Copra prices increased by Rs 500 to finish at Rs 9,000- 11,000 per quintal, while coconut powder traded higher at Rs 4,100-4,500 against previous week's close of Rs 4,000-4,400 per 25 kg.

Kishmish Indian yellow and green went up Rs 100 each at Rs 3,600-4,900 and Rs 5,100-7,600 per 40 kg.

Pistachio Irani, hairati and peshwari rose up to Rs 50 to settle at Rs 1,100-1,200, Rs 1,385-1,455 and Rs 1,525-1,625 per kg, respectively.

Walnut and its kernel prices also rose by Rs 10 each to end at Rs 280-390 and Rs 810-1,310 per kg, respectively.

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