Chana futures prices fell further by Rs 10 to Rs 3,171 per quintal today on cntinued profit-booking by speculators amid a weak spot trend.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chana for September delivery declined by Rs 10, or 0.31%, to Rs 3,171 per quintal, with an open interest of 2,05,820 lots.
Similarly, the commodity for August delivery shed Rs 7, or 0.23%, to Rs 3,080 per quintal, with a business turnover of 1,97,420 lots.
Traders said continued profit-booking by speculators amid a weak trend at spot market on subdued demand mainly led to the decline in chana futures prices.