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A firming trend in the overseas markets also influenced the crude palm oil futures prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, March crude palm oil rose by Rs 2.40, or 0.52% to Rs 462.60 per 10 kg in business turnover of 709 lots.
The February delivery traded higher by 60 paise, or 0.13% to Rs 453.50 per 10 kg in 125 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions created by speculators on pick up in demand in the spot market amid a firm global trend mainly led to rise in crude palm oil prices at futures trade.
Meanwhile, palm oil for the contract for May delivery advanced 0.8% to $787 a tonne on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange.
