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Turmeric futures for May gained Rs 136, or 2.03% to Rs 6,842 per quintal in 28,895 lots.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the April contract traded higher by Rs 132, or 2.01% to Rs 6,698 per quintal in 1,260 lots.
Prices rose as speculators enlarged their positions amid rising exports demand.
Estimates of lower output this season affected the trade.
