Jaipur barley up on low supply despite peak season

Prices of barley rose in Jaipur, the benchmark market, due to a fall in arrivals despite its peak season. Supplies have declined because farmers are holding back their produce on expectation of a further rise in prices. However, weak demand from malt industries capped gains.

NCDEX coriander hits 2-wk low on weak bulk demand

Futures contracts of coriander on the NCDEX declined, tracking prices in spot markets that fell due to lower demand from stockists. The front month April contract on the NCDEX shed 0.9% to close at a two-week low. Prices of coriander also fell in key market Gondal. Demand for coriander from spice makers and stockists fell as they have covered their near-term requirement.