Cardamom futures prices fell by Rs 27.10 to Rs 939.80 per kg today after speculators booked profits at prevailing higher levels amid sluggish spot demand.

Sufficient stocks position in the physical market also influenced the prices of the spice.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for December contract eased by Rs 27.10, or 2.80 per cent, to Rs 939.80 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,158 lots.

The spice for delivery in January fell by Rs 9.70, or 0.90 per cent, to Rs 1,072 per kg, with a trading volume of 1,431 lots.

Marketmen said, besides profit-taking by speculators at existing prices, fall in demand in spot market also put pressure on cardamom prices at futures market.