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Chana prices extended gains for the third straight session by gaining 0.59% to Rs 3,081 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chana for delivery in November shot up by Rs 18, or 0.59%, to Rs 3,081 per quintal with an open interest of 1,03,940 lots.
Similarly, the commodity for delivery in December gained Rs 18, or 0.58%, to Rs 3,142 per quintal in 52,060 lots.
Market analysts said speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firming trend at spot market on strong demand mainly led an upside movements in chana prices in futures trade.
