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Crude palm oil declines on profit-taking

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 2:22 AM IST

Crude palm oil prices declined by 70 paise to Rs 485.30 per 10 kg in futures trade today on emergence of profit-taking, driven by subdued demand in the spot markets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for July delivery fell by 0.70 paise, or 0.14%, to Rs 485.30 per 10 kgs, with a business turnover of 16 lots.

The oil for September delivery eased by 0.70 paise, or 0.14%, to Rs 484.80 per 10 kg, with an open interest of 31 lots.

Similarly, its prices for August delivery moved down by 0.30 paise, or 0.06%, to Rs 484.70 per 10 kg, with a trade volume of 101 lots.  

Traders said besides profit-taking by speculators, fall in demand against adequate stocks in spot market mainly led to the fall in crude palm oil prices at futures market.

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First Published: Jul 27 2011 | 1:55 PM IST

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