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Chana prices rose by Rs 29 to Rs 3,032 per quintal in futures trade today as traders enlarged holdings on rising demand in the market.
Expectations of a rise in demand for the ongoing 'Navratras' festival mainly supported the uptrend, traders said.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chana for delivery in October rose by Rs 29, or 0.96%, to Rs 3,032 per quintal, with an open interest of 31,530 lots.
Similarly, chana prices for delivery in November traded higher by Rs 23, or 0.73%, to Rs 3,139 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,11,400 lots.
