Pepper futures prices today moved up by Rs 150 to Rs 44,150 per quintal as speculators enlarged their positions supported thin supplies amid lower output concerns.
Further, a pick-up in demand and a firming trend overseas also supported the uptrend.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, pepper for delivery in September rose by Rs 150, or 0.34%, to Rs 44,150 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,222 lots.
August pepper moved up by Rs 95, or 0.22%, to Rs 43,705 per quintal, with an open interest of 5,326 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in pepper futures to pick-up in demand in the spot market against restricted arrivals from producing belts on lower output concerns.
Besides, a firming trend in the global markets also influenced the prices, they added.