Castorseed sheds 1.8% on sluggish demand

Absence of buying support at prevailing levels against higher supplies in the market drag down prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 15 2015 | 1:08 PM IST
Castorseed futures traded lower by Rs 81 to Rs 4,340 per quintal in the national capital today amid a weak trend at spot markets due to slackened demand at prevailing levels.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, castorseed prices for October contracts tumbled Rs 81, or 1.83 per cent to Rs 4,340 per quintal and open interest stood at 110 lots.

Castorseed for delivery in July lost Rs 59, or 1.42 per cent to Rs 4,102 per quintal, with an open interest of 2,04,900 lots.

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June delivery shed Rs 56, or 1.39 per cent to Rs 3,980 per quintal, having an open interest of 12,430 lots.

Marketmen said a weak trend at the markets due to absence of buying support at prevailing levels against increased supplies in the market, mainly dragged down the castorseed prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Jun 15 2015 | 12:57 PM IST

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