Mustard seed prices were trading lower by Rs 28 to Rs 4,072 per quintal in futures trade today as traders opted to book profits amidst weak physical markets.
Marketmen said profit-booking at current levels by participants mainly pulled down mustard seed prices at futures trade here.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, mustard seed for delivery in current month moved down by Rs 28, or 0.68 per cent, to Rs 4,072 per quintal, with an open interest of 2,620 lots.
Mustard seed for delivery in August too eased by Rs 7, or 0.17 per cent, to Rs 4,095 per quintal, clocking an open interest of 1,33,100 lots.