Crude palm oil extend gains on spot demand

Speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on strong demand

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 06 2015 | 12:30 PM IST
Continued its rising streak for the third straight day, crude palm oil prices advanced 0.43% to Rs 472.40 per 10 kg in futures market today as speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on strong demand.

Firming trend in the overseas markets also boosted the sentiment.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for delivery in far-month February added Rs 2, or 0.43% to Rs 472.40 per 10 kg in business turnover of 282 lots.

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Similarly, the oil for delivery in January contract rose by Rs 1.70, or 0.37% to Rs 464.50 per 10 kg in 213 lots.

Analysts said besides strong demand in the spot market, a firming global trend mainly kept crude palm oil prices higher at futures trade.
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First Published: Jan 06 2015 | 12:24 PM IST

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