Spot turmeric prices increased at the markets in Erode as the farmers brought in quality produce. Arrivals too were up at 3,600 bags and 70 per cent of them were traded. Regarding the price, finger variety was up ₹100 a quintal and root variety gained ₹120. At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association, the finger turmeric went for ₹5,889-8,699 a quintal and the root variety for ₹5,600-7,509. Of the 2,573 bags on offer, 987 were sold. At the Regulated Marketing Committee, the finger turmeric was sold at ₹7,169-8,424 a quintal, root variety was sold at ₹6,574-7,489. a quintal. Of the 984 bags of turmeric placed for sale, 830 bags were sold. At the Erode Cooperative Marketing Society, finger turmeric was sold at ₹7,099-8,689 a quintal, root variety was sold at ₹6,399-7,499. Out of 744 bags of turmeric 730 bags were sold.