Chana softens by 0.31% on weak demand

Speculators reduced positions amid a weak trend in spot markets

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 17 2014 | 11:41 AM IST
Chana prices softened by 0.31% to Rs 2,891 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators reduced positions amid a weak trend in spot markets on subdued demand.

At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, chana for delivery in November traded lower by Rs 9, or 0.31% to Rs 2,891 per quintal with an open interest of 16,530 lots.

Similarly, the commodity for delivery in October shed Re 1, or 0.04% to Rs 2,830 per quintal in 4,040 lots.

Market analysts attributed the fall in chana futures to subdued demand in markets against adequate stocks position.
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First Published: Oct 17 2014 | 11:25 AM IST

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