Dry conditions in turmeric growing areas, slower sowing progress fuelled the uptrend.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, turmeric for delivery in the current month was trading higher by Rs 64, or 0.84 per cent, to close at Rs 7,638 per quintal with an open interest of 8,745 lots.
Similarly, the spice for delivery in September increased by Rs 60, or 0.78 per cent, to end at Rs 7,728 per quintal, in an open interest of 9,590 lots.
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