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Refined soya oil weakens on low demand

March, April contracts shed 0.27% and 0.63% respectively, as traders pare positions

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 14 2014 | 12:52 PM IST
Refined soya oil prices moved down by 0.63 per cent to Rs 722.60 per 10 kg in futures trading today as speculators reduced holdings following subdued demand in the spot market.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, refined soya oil for delivery in April declined by Rs 4.55, or 0.63 per cent to Rs 722.60 per 10 kg with an open interest of 1,13,570 lots.

In a similar fashion, the oil for delivery in March shed Rs 2, or 0.27 per cent to Rs 728 per 10 kg in 11230 lots.

Analysts attributed the fall in refined soya oil futures to sluggish spot demand against adequate stocks position.

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First Published: Mar 14 2014 | 12:26 PM IST

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