Turmeric remains up on lower output hopes

Reports of lower output this season triggered the uptrend

Turmeric futures for April gained Rs 86, or 1.38% to Rs 6336 per quintal in 27,655 lots.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the May contract moved up by Rs 80, or 1.26% to Rs 6,436 per quintal in 8,215 lots.

Prices went up as speculators enlarged positions triggered by reports of lower output this season.