The prices of agricultural commodities that are an important part of India&rsquo;s exports and imports have been rising for some months after estimates of lower output and dwindling stocks worldwide.

Commodity prices rise on low global crop estimates

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Tracking a firm trend overseas along with firm spot demand, zinc futures prices today traded 1.34 per cent higher at Rs 113.25 per kg.

Zinc futures up 1.3% on firm global cues

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Jeera futures prices traded higher by Rs 119 to Rs 14,281 per quintal today, as speculators created fresh positions, driven by a firm trend at spot market on pick up in demand.

Jeera futures rise 0.84% on spot demand

Mentha oil futures prices tumbled 4 per cent to hit a lower limit at Rs 1,136.90 per kg today, on continued profit taking by speculators amid weak domestic and exports demand.

Mentha oil futures hit lower limit, plunge 4%

Gur futures prices recovered by Rs 11.40 to Rs 951.60 per 40 kg today, following low levels of buying on the back of higher spot markets sentiment.

Gur futures improve on fresh buying

Soyabean futures prices advanced by Rs 28 to Rs 2,409 per quintal today, following increased buying by traders on the back of firm overseas cues.

Soyabean futures improve on global cues

Crude oil futures prices rose further by Rs 17 to Rs 3,918 per barrel today, as speculators enlarged their positions in tandem with a firm global trend.

Crude oil futures remain higher on global cues

Chilli futures prices traded higher by Rs 89 to Rs 5,148 per quintal today as speculators enlarged their positions, driven by pick up in demand in view of the upcoming marriage season.

Chilli futures up on spot demand

Buoyed by firm spot demand and tight supply, pepper futures prices rose by Rs 318 to Rs 22,680 per quintal today, as speculators created fresh positions.

Pepper futures rise on firm spot demand

Potato futures prices gained Rs 1.90 to Rs 624.50 per quintal today on pick up in demand in the spot market ahead of the marriage season.

Potato futures strengthen as demand picks up

Buoyed by a firm trend at spot markets, refined oil futures prices rose for the third straight day by adding Rs 7.30 to Rs 588.90 per 10 kg today on speculators buying fresh positions.

Refined soya oil futures rise as spot demand picks up

Lead futures traded 1.57 per cent higher to Rs 116.30 per kg today, as speculators enlarged their positions, driven by a firm global trend.

Lead futures gain 1.57% on global cues

Cardamom futures prices rebounded by Rs 10.80 to Rs 955 per kg today, as speculators enlarged their positions on hopes of pick up in demand during the upcoming marriage season.

Cardamom futures rise 1.14% on spot demand

Continuing its upward journey, nickel futures prices rose by another 0.86 per cent to Rs 1,086.20 per kg today on the back of strong demand at domestic spot markets amid firm trend overseas.

Nickel futures extend gains on strong demand, global cues

Crude palm oil futures prices continued to rise for the third straight day today by adding Rs 8.70 to Rs 507.20 per 10 kg, as traders enlarged their positions, triggered by rising demand in the spot market.

Crude palm oil futures remain higher on spot demand

Supported by a firm trend at the London Metal Exchange (LME), copper futures prices rose by 1.78 per cent to Rs 396.60 per kg.

Copper futures up 1.39% on global cues

Edible oils strengthened further up to Rs 200 per quintal on the wholesale oils and oilseeds market today on sustained buying for the upcoming marriage season demand amid rising trend in overseas.

Edible oils strengthen on sustained buying

Copper and other base metal prices rose up to Rs 10 per kg on the local non-ferrous metal market today on on fresh buying by stockists influenced by a firm trend at the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Base metals up on global cues

Wheat and rice basmati prices rose up to Rs 100 per quintal on the wholesale grains market today on fresh buying by stockists to meet the coming marriage season demand.

Wheat, rice basmati rises on fresh buying

Arhar and moong prices rose by Rs 100 per quintal on the wholesale pulses market today on rising demand.

Arhar, moong rules firm as demand rises

Saria prices fell by Rs 200 per tonne on the wholesale steel and iron market today on reduced offtake by stockists due to subdued demand.

Saria weakens on reduced offtake

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