Mustard seed prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 56 to Rs 4,560 per quintal in futures trade as speculators raised their bets amid limited supplies.
Marketmen said apart from restricted arrivals from growing belts, demand from oil mills in spot market mainly lifted mustard seed prices here.
On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, mustard seed for delivery in December rose by Rs 56, or 1.24 per cent, to Rs 4,560 per quintal with an open interest of 2,600 lots.
Similarly, the delivery for January gained Rs 22, or 0.48 per cent, to Rs 4,576 per quintal with an open interest of 20,250 lots.
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