Erode is the major spot market of turmeric in India. New arrivals of turmeric were increased at the Erode market. Turmeric spot prices were declined at Erode due to arrivals of poor quality produce. At Erode market, the finger variety (new arrivals) traded at Rs 6,694-8,888; the root variety (new) at Rs 6,585-8,010 per quintal.