Mustard seed futures rise on firm physical demand

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

seed prices traded higher by Rs 17 to Rs 3,905 per in futures trade today after widening of portfolios by operators amid robust physical

demand.

Market players said thin supplies of seed from

growing belts, triggered by robust demand for in spot

markets impacted seed futures prices.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, seed delivery for May contracts edged higher by Rs 17, or 0.44 per cent, to Rs 3,905 per with an open interest of 1,23,250 lots.

While, the delivery of June contracts moved higher by Rs 15, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 3,945 per with an open interest of 22,380 lots.

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First Published: Thu, April 19 2018. 13:40 IST