Besides, pick-up in demand in the spot market supported the upside.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), chana for delivery in May moved up by Rs 28, or 0.68 per cent, to Rs 4,138 per quintal with an open interest of 1,08,560 lots.
Similarly, the commodity for delivery in June traded higher by Rs 27, or 0.65 per cent, to Rs 4,198 per quintal in 69,170 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in chana futures to concerns over lower output due to unseasonal rainfall in key producing areas.