Muted demand drags down mentha oil futures by 2.82 pc

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 21 2017 | 1:00 PM IST
Mentha oil prices tumbled 2.82 per cent to Rs 1,553 per kg in futures trade today as speculators cut down positions, triggered by muted demand from consuming industries at the spot market.
Besides, ample stock position on higher supplies from major producing belts of Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh fuelled the downtrend.
In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery this month declined by Rs 45.10, or 2.82 per cent, to Rs 1,553 per kg, in a business turnover of 437 lots.
On similar lines, the oil for delivery in January traded lower by Rs 44.40, or 2.73 per cent, to Rs 1,581 per kg in 422 lots.
Analysts said offloading of bets by participants amid subdued demand from consuming industries at the spot market mainly led to the decline in mentha oil prices in futures trade.

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First Published: Dec 21 2017 | 1:00 PM IST

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