Jeera prices gained Rs 105 to Rs 11,915 per quintal in futures trading today as speculators extended their positions, driven by firming trend in the spot markets.
However, expectation of a bumper crop in key producing areas this year restricted the gains.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, jeera for delivery in April rose by Rs 105, or 0.89%, to Rs 11,915 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,872 lots.
Similarly, the May contract moved up by Rs 67.50, or 0.56%, to Rs 1,242.50 per quintal in 15,348 lots.
Analysts said, a firming trend at the spot markets due to improved demand in the ongoing marriage season mainly helped jeera futures prices to trade higher.
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