Mumbai, April 15 (Commoditiescontrol): Small cardamom prices in major markets remained largely stable, maintaining a range similar to the previous session. Prices have shown resilience over the past 4-5 sessions due to robust demand, particularly from North India, which has supported prices.
The average price per kilogram was reported to be between Rs 1,640 and Rs 1,655, showing a slight increase from the previous session's average range of Rs 1,603 to Rs 1,674. The highest reported price reached Rs 2,322 per kg, marking an increase from Rs 2,742 per kg in the previous session.
Arrivals saw an improvement, reaching 114,904 kg compared to 89,615 kg in the previous session. Offtake, at 113,731 kg, also increased from 87,554 kg in the previous session, with an offtake rate of 99%.
Grade-specific rates have remained consistent, with prices for 7 mm grades ranging from Rs 1,560 to Rs 1,650 per kg, Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,740 per kg for grades 7-8 mm, and Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,140 per kg for grades 8 mm and higher.
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