Barley prices fell by Rs 13.60 to Rs 1,157 per quintal in futures trade today following selling pressure at higher levels.
Marketmen said apart from selling, lower physical markets sentiment, mainly led the fall in barley future prices.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, barley prices for near October contractslid by Rs 13.60, or 1.16% to Rs 1,157 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,980 lots.
Most active September contract too declined by Rs 10, or 0.88% to Rs 1,132 per quintal, having an open interest of 3,570 lots.
