New Delhi, 29 June (NNS): The prices of turmeric Erode gatha asitis rose by Rs 300 to Rs 15800 per quintal due to the strong buying from the stockists even after the higher prices. Recently, the prices have gone up by Rs 200/300 The arrivals reported to be around 2000 bags and the prices gained by Rs 200 per quintal. The active contract prices jumped by Rs 298 or 1.80 percent to Rs 16888 per quintal because of the strong speculative buying, due to this, the market sentiments may affect. The spot turmeric prices will likely to remain strong during the coming one or two days.