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At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April contract traded higher by Rs 12.10, or 1.63%, to Rs 753.50 per quintal in 93 lots.
Prices were largely supported by pick-up in spot markets demand.
Prices also rose as the traders enlarged their holdings on account of a surge in demand.
Restricted arrivals from producing belts in UP, Punjab, MP and West Bengal also influenced the prices.
