Mentha oil slides by 0.6% on low demand

Ample stocks in the physical markets on increased arrivals from producing regions also put pressure on prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 04 2015 | 11:44 AM IST
Mentha oil prices were down by 0.59% to Rs 933.70 per kg in futures trading today as speculators trimmed positions amid subdued demand from consuming industries in the spot market.

Further, ample stocks in the physical markets on increased arrivals from producing regions put pressure on mentha oil.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in September month moved down by Rs 5.50, or 0.59% to Rs 933.70 per kg in business turnover of 60 lots.

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Likewise, the oil for delivery in August contracts eased by Rs 4.50, or 0.48% to Rs 923.50 per kg in 426 lots.

Analysts attributed fall in mentha oil prices to subdued demand from consuming industries in the spot market against increased arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh.
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First Published: Aug 04 2015 | 11:13 AM IST

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