Soyabean prices went up by Rs 19 to Rs 2,084 per quintal in futures trade today following an increased buying by traders, supported by firm overseas market sentiments.
Marketmen said pick up in exporters demand along with higher global markets cue, mainly pushed up soybean prices in the futures trade.
At the National Commodity and Derivaties Exchange, soyabean prices for the December month contract moved up by Rs 19, or 0.92 per cent, to Rs 2,084 per quintal, having an open interest of 4,460 lots.
The August month contract went up by Rs 9, or 0.44 per cent, to Rs 2,075 per quintal, showing an open interest of 75,320 lots, while the September contract was higher by Rs 10.50, or 0.50 per cent, to Rs 2,092 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,22,690 lots.