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Wheat futures down 1.04% on ample stocks

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 02 2017 | 11:32 AM IST
Wheat prices fell by 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,620 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators engaged in trimming positions, triggered by ample stocks position on bulk supplies at spot market.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, wheat for delivery in March month fell by Rs 17, or 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,620 per quintal with an open interest of 3,350 lots.
On similar lines, the wheat for delivery in April contracts shed Rs 6, or 0.37 per cent to Rs 1634 per quintal in 3,330 lots.
Analysts said offloading of positions by traders amid sufficient stocks position on increased arrivals from producing regions in the physical market against low demand from flour mills, mainly kept wheat prices down at futures trade.

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First Published: Mar 02 2017 | 11:32 AM IST

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