Mentha oil falls almost 3% on profit-booking

Weak spot market trend amid subdued demand had a negative impact

Mentha oil futures for April fell by Rs 28.40, or 2.76%, to Rs 998.30 per kg, with a business volume of 1,006 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract lost Rs 18.10, or 1.82%, to Rs 972 per kg in 134 lots.

Prices fell as traders indulged in profit-booking.

Weak trend at spot market amid subdued demand also affected the trade.