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Mentha oil prices down 0.9% on profit-booking

Oil prices for the January delivery drifted by 0.8%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 23 2013 | 1:16 PM IST
Mentha oil prices fell by 0.90% to Rs 814.50 per kg in futures trade today as speculators indulged in profit-booking amid subdued spot demand.

Besides, adequate stocks position following increased arrivals from Chandousi in Uttar Pradesh.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in December fell by Rs 7.40, or 0.90%, to Rs 814.50 per kg, with a business volume of 241 lots.

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Similarly, mentha oil prices for the January delivery drifted by Rs 7, or 0.83%, to Rs 826.50 per kg, with a business turnover of 223 lots.

The fall in mentha oil prices at futures trade was mostly due to profit-booking by speculators and weak trend at spot market on subdued demand, analyasts said.

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First Published: Dec 23 2013 | 1:14 PM IST

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