 "Crude palm oil up 0.4% on spot demand")
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for May delivery rose by Rs 2.10, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 549.40 per kg, with a trading volume of 18 lots.
The June contract moved up marginally by Rs 1.90, or 0.34 per cent, to Rs 545.20 per 10 kg, with a business turnover of 5 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions built-up by speculators driven by rising spot demand, mainly led to a rise in crude palm oil prices at futures market.