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At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the March traded higher by Rs 235, or 0.65%, to Rs 36,400 per quintal in 2,100 lots.
Prices rose as speculators created fresh positions, driven by a firm trend at spot market on pick-up in demand against thin supplies.
However, expectations of higher production this year and sluggish exports restricted the gains.
