At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, soybean for delivery in January spurted Rs 37, or 1.24 per cent, to Rs 3,030 per quintal, with an open interest of 17,210 lots.
In a similar manner, the most-active delivery in February rose by Rs 35, or 1.15 per cent, to Rs 3,076 per quintal, having an open interest of 1,48,770 lots.
Marketmen said, reports of a firm trend in global market mainly influenced soybean futures as participants created positions.