New Delhi. Peanuts are receiving good arrivals in markets across major producing states, but trading is normal or subdued. During the week of February 7-13, peanut prices in Gujarat's Rajkot market rose by ₹225 to ₹6,000/₹9,225 per quintal with average daily arrivals of 10,000-15,000 bags. However, prices in Uttar Pradesh (UP) markets declined by ₹400-₹450 per quintal. Prices in Jhansi and Mahoba fell by ₹400 each, while Mauranipur saw a decline of ₹450 per quintal.

However, due to strong demand from oil millers and exporters, prices for shelled peanuts rose by ₹400 in Bikaner to ₹9,800-₹10,400 per quintal. However, weak demand at higher prices in Solapur, Maharashtra, led to a softening of prices. In Nagpur, prices remained stable with normal trading.

Loose peanut oil prices remained firm, with good demand from traders. Peanut oil prices rose by ₹50 to ₹1,750 per 10 kg in Rajkot, Gondal, Junagadh, and Jamnagar, Gujarat. The price of a 15 kg tin of oil increased by ₹60 to ₹2,770. Prices remained slightly higher in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, while prices remained soft in Bikaner and Newai/Tonk.

Branded peanut oil prices fell by ₹50 in Kota, bringing the price down to ₹2,800 per tin (15 liters). Filtered peanut oil prices in Jaipur and Newai fluctuated by ₹20-30 per 10 kg. Peanut exports are performing well.