Chana futures rose by Rs 21 to Rs 2,972 per quintal in futures trading today as speculators enlarged their positions on rising spot market demand.
At the National Commodity Derivatives Exchange, chana for August delivery rose by Rs 21, or 0.71%, to Rs 2,972 per quintal, with an open interest of 292,230 lots.
Similarly, the commodity for July delivery gained Rs 17, or 0.59%, to Rs 2,887 per barrel, with a business turnover of 52,320 lots.
Market analysts said rising spot market demand amid decline in arrivals mainly pushed up chana futures prices.
