Mentha oil down 0.8% on weak demand

Increased arrivals from producing belts affected the trade

Mentha oil futures for April fell by Rs 8.20, or 0.84%, to Rs 963.30 per kg in 50 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract lost Rs 7.90, or 0.81%, to Rs 960.60 per kg in 383 lots.

Prices fell due to profit-booking by speculators amid increased arrivals from producing belts in Uttar Pradesh dampening demand.