Cardamom rises more than 1% on spot demand
Low stocks following restricted arrivals supported the trade
Press Trust of India New Delhi Cardamom prices rose by Rs 11.10 to Rs 763.50 per kg in futures trade today, largely on the back of pick-up in demand in the spot market amid low stocks following restricted arrivals from producing regions.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract surged Rs 11.10, or 1.47%, to Rs 763.50 per kg in 756 lots.
The July contract rose by Rs 9.60, or 1.24%, to Rs 786.30 per kg in 70 lots.
Traders said a firming trend at the spot markets on the back of pick-up in demand attributed the rise in cardamom prices in the futures market.