Date prices have remained relatively stable this year compared to previous years, thanks to the govt's duty waiver and a decline in int'l market prices
Although the commerce ministry yesterday fixed a price range for dates, a key food item for the fasting month of Ramadan, businesspeople opined that it is not possible to make a profit and sustain their trade selling the fruit at those rates.
Date prices have remained relatively stable this year compared to previous years, thanks to the govt's duty waiver and a decline in int'l market prices
Although the commerce ministry yesterday fixed a price range for dates, a key food item for the fasting month of Ramadan, businesspeople opined that it is not possible to make a profit and sustain their trade selling the fruit at those rates.
