At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chana for delivery in October shot up by Rs 72, or 1.25 per cent to Rs 5,855 per quintal with an open interest of 18,210 lots.
Likewise, the commodity for delivery in September contracts traded higher by Rs 53, or 0.90 per cent to Rs 5,912 per quintal in 21,980 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in chana prices in futures trade to fresh positions created by participants after pick up in demand in the spot market.