Pepper up 0.9% on spot demand

Prices were supported by tight supplies

Pepper futures for March gained Rs 325, or 0.89%, to Rs 36,750 per quintal in 932 lots.     

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the April contract moved up by Rs 230, or 0.66%, to Rs 35,085 per quintal in 1,752 lots.

Prices moved up as they were supported by firm spot market demand against tight supplies.

Speculators enlarging positions also supported the trade.