Refined soya up 0.4% on rising demand

Oil for delivery in March edged up by 0.3%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 20 2014 | 12:34 PM IST
Refined soya oil prices gained 0.36% to Rs 698.80 per 10 kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions amid ongoing wedding season demand in the spot market.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, refined soya for delivery in April gained Rs 2.50, or 0.36%, to Rs 698.80 per 10 kg with an open interest of 80,140 lots.

Similarly, the oil for delivery in March edged up by Rs 2.30, or 0.33%, to Rs 703 per 10 kg in 92,800 lots.

Analysts said speculators enlarging their positions, supported by rising spot market demand in view of ongoing wedding season, mainly led to rise in refined soya oil prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Feb 20 2014 | 12:32 PM IST

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