Jeera futures gain 1.55% on spot demand

The spice for delivery in December traded up by Rs 20, or 0.16%, to Rs 12,830 per quintal in 8,091 lots.

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 10 2013 | 7:12 PM IST
Jeera prices gained 1.55% to Rs 12,600 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators enlarged positions supported by rising demand in the spot markets due to ongoing marriage season.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, jeera for delivery in November gained Rs 192.50, or 1.55%, to Rs 12,600 per quintal with an open interest of 237 lots.

Similarly, the spice for delivery in December traded up by Rs 20, or 0.16%, to Rs 12,830 per quintal in 8,091 lots.

Analysts said speculators enlarged their positions, supported by good spot market demand due to ongoing marriage season, mainly helped jeera prices to trade higher at futures trade.
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First Published: Nov 19 2013 | 12:15 PM IST

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