Chana prices rose marginally by Rs 2, or 0.09 per cent, to Rs 2,251 per quintal in futures market today, as speculators built their positions, supported by rising demand at spot markets.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange counter, chana for August gained Rs 2, or 0.09 per cent, to Rs 2,251 per quintal, with an open interest of 43,070 lots.
The commodity for delivery in September-month traded higher by the same margin at Rs 2,309 per quintal, with an open interest of 16,4220 lots.
Market analysts said positions were built by speculators on rising demand in the spot market, against restricted arrivals from producing regions, led to a rise in chana prices at futures trade.