Chana futures for April rose by Rs 9, or 0.27%, to Rs 3,395 per quintal in 73,590 lots.
At the National Commodity Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the May contract traded higher by Rs 8, or 0.24%, to Rs 3,384 per quintal in 65,300 lots.
Rising spot market demands supported the trade.
However, expectations of higher output and rising arrivals from the new season crop in the physical market restricted the gains.