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On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April contract moved up by Rs 5.50, or 1.18%, to Rs 469.70 per 10 kg in 739 lots.
Prices went up as speculators created fresh positions on expectations of a rise in spot market demand.
Firming overseas market tredns due to recovering global economy that improved demand for the oil also influenced the uptrend.
On the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange (MDEX), palm oil climbed 0.50% to $774 a tonne.
