Castorseed prices declined by Rs 27.50 to Rs 5,030 per quintal in futures trading today following profit-booking by traders.
Market analysts said traders preferred to book profits at all levels causing the fall in castorseed futures prices.
At National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, castorseed prices for delivery in June went down by Rs 27.50, or 0.54%, to Rs 5,030 per quintal, with an open interest of 7,120 lots.
Castorseed prices for delivery in May shed Rs 24, or 0.48%, to Rs 4,965 per quintal, clocking an open interest of 7,670 lots.
