Moreover, restricted supplies in the domestic spot market due to reports of lower production estimates in Gujarat too supported the uptrend.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, jeera for this month rose by Rs 240, or 1.29 per cent, to Rs 18,880 per quintal with an open interest of 5,493 lots.
Likewise, the spice for May traded higher by Rs 235, or 1.25 per cent, to Rs 19,105 per quintal in 14,616 lots.