Guar gum prices rose by Rs 197 to Rs 8,515 per 5 quintal in futures trade Monday amid robust export demand at the physical markets.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar gum for delivery in July contracts was up by Rs 197, or 2.37 per cent, to Rs 8,515 per 5 quintal showing an open interest of 27,615 lots.
The most-active delivery in August contracts, too, was up by Rs 199, or 2.35 per cent, to Rs 8,658 per 5 quintal mirroring an open interest of 66,935 lots.