Strong stockiest demand has extended gains in turmeric market today. The market sources added that the total production of turmeric is likely to decline by almost 2-3 lakh bags in the current year due to poor rainfall in major producing states such as Tamilnadu. The total daily arrivals of 4000-500 bags have been reported in Nizamabad mandi, while 3000-4000 bags in Erode mandi. The spot prices of turmeric increased by Rs 10 per quintal , with the price range of Rs 6500-6700 per quintal.