Mentha oil up 0.1% as demand picks up

Oil for delivery in February traded higher by 0.06%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 10 2014 | 1:24 PM IST
Mentha oil prices up by 0.18% to Rs 793.60 per kg in futures trade today as participant created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand from consuming industries in spot markets.

Tight stocks availability in the physical market due to lower arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh also supported the uptrend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in March up by Rs 1.40, or 0.18% to Rs 793.60 per kg in business turnover of 40 lots.

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Likewise, the oil for delivery in February traded higher by 50 paise, or 0.06% to Rs 782.70 per kg in 148 lots.

Analysts said fresh positions created by participants following rising demand from consuming industries in the spot market against lower arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh mainly led to rise in mentha oil prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Feb 10 2014 | 1:24 PM IST

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