Mentha oil declines more than 2% on profit-booking

Prices lost trade as speculators indulged in profit-booking

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 02 2013 | 3:38 PM IST
Mentha oil futures for May fell by Rs 23.90, or 2.50%, to Rs 931.50 per kg, with a business volume of 778 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract drifted by Rs 18.80, or 1.98%, to Rs 929.10 per kg in 133 lots.

Prices lost trade as speculators indulged in profit-booking driven by subdued domestic demand.

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Sentiment weakened further due to adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh.

Less industrial demand for the commodity also influenced the prices.

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First Published: May 02 2013 | 3:32 PM IST

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