Mentha oil prices were up by 0.63 per cent to Rs 912.70 per kg in futures trade today as investors extended their positions amid rising demand from consuming industries in the domestic spot market.
Further, tight stocks position following restricted arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh in the physical market supported the upside in mentha oil prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in current month gained Rs 5.80, or 0.63 per cent, to Rs 912.70 per kg, with a trading volume of 156 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in July edged up by Rs 5.50, or 0.60 per cent, to Rs 922 per kg, with a business turnover of 10 lots.
Marketmen said a firming trend at the spot markets amid restricted supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh, mainly influenced mentha oil prices at the futures trade.
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