Crude palm oil weakens 0.4% on profit-booking

Subdued domestic demand influences prices

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 25 2013 | 5:33 AM IST

Amid profit-booking by speculators at existing higher levels and subdued domestic demand, crude palm oil prices weakened by Rs 1.70 to Rs 420.30 per 10 kg in futures trade today.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the crude palm oil for delivery in November weakened by Rs 1.70, or 0.40%, to Rs 420.30 per 10 kg in business turnover of 349 lots.

The October contract traded lower by Rs 1.60, or 0.38%, to Rs 415.40 per 10 kg in 314 lots.

Traders said besides profit-taking by speculators, subdued demand in the domestic markets led to decline in crude palm oil prices at futures market.

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First Published: Oct 17 2012 | 11:26 AM IST

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