Turmeric futures marginally up on spot demand

Turmeric prices rose by 0.60% in futures trade today on the back of a pick-up in spot market demand.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, turmeric for delivery in November moved up by Rs 36, or 0.60%, to Rs 5,988 per quintal, with an open interest for 765 lots.

Likewise, the spice for delivery in October gained Rs 20, or 0.34%, to Rs 5,914 per quintal, with a trading volume of 3,250 lots.