Cardamom futures prices remained higher by adding Rs 7.20 to Rs 865 per kg today on increased buying by traders on rising spot market demand.
Restricted arrivals from southern producing regions also supported the uptrend.
On Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for August contract rose by Rs 7.20, or 0.83%, to Rs 865 per kg, with a trading volume of 113 lots.
The spice for delivery in July contract gained Rs 5.30, or 0.65%, at Rs 817.10 per kg, with a business volume of 162 lots, while prices for September moved up by Rs 4.20, or 0.47% to Rs 892.70 per kg, with a business volume of 37 lots.
Traders said rising demand in spot market against restricted arrivals from southern producing regions mainly pushed up cardamom prices at futures market.
