New Delhi, 19 April (NNS): Here, the prices of turmeric erode gatha asitis went up by Rs 400 to Rs 17000 per quintal owing to the strong sale even after the higher prices. There was holiday in Erode due to the elections. The active contract gained by Rs 254 or 1.38 percent to Rs 18600 per quintal owing to the strong speculative buying. The spot turmeric prices will likely to remain strong during the near future.