Jaipur barley down as rise in prices hit demand.

Prices of barley were down in Jaipur due to sluggish demand from stockists after prices hit a three-week high of 1,400 rupees per 100 kg. In the benchmark market of Jaipur, barley was sold for 1,380 rupees per 100 kg, down 20 rupees. Subdued demand from malt industries and talks of imports of the grain from Argentina following concerns over quality of the domestic stocks also weighed on prices. However, limited supplies and demand from poultry feed sector, cushioned the fall in prices. Arrivals were unchanged from Monday at 800-1,000 bags (1 bag = 85 kg).