Gulf crisis may make pistachios, figs & raisins costlier for Indian buyers

Indian consumers may have to pay more for their pistachios, raisins and figs, while walnuts will likely remain stable for another couple of months on ample stocks in view of the current Gulf crisis.“India gets pistachios from Iran and California (US). With Iranian supplies cut off, prices have gone up by ₹100 a kg,” said Gunjan Jain, president, Nuts and Dried Fruits Council of India (NDFC-I). Iran’s shipments have been affected after Bandar Abbas and Chabahar ports were closed, following the outbreak of hos ...