Cold Boosts Jaggery, Sesame Prices; Ginger Fluctuates in Maharashtra Markets

• On December 17, agricultural markets in Maharashtra saw varied price movements for jaggery, ginger, and sesame.
• Jaggery prices surged due to increased demand, with Mumbai recording the highest arrival (1910 quintals) and prices up to Rs 5700 per quintal.
• Ginger prices showed fluctuations across markets, with Mumbai receiving 902 quintals and rates between Rs 3600-5400 per quintal.
• Sesame experienced good demand, with Mumbai seeing the highest arrival (210 quintals) and prices reaching Rs 17000 per quintal.
• Pune and Akola also reported arrivals and specific price ranges for jaggery and ginger, respectively.

Why It Matters: Winter chill drives up jaggery and sesame prices, while ginger rates see market fluctuations.