Jeera futures for May rose by Rs 45, or 0.34% to Rs 13,095 per quintal in 11,229 lots.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the June contract traded higher by Rs 40, or 0.30% to Rs 13,280 per quintal in 7,911 lots.
Prices rose as speculators created fresh positions driven by some exports enquiries.
Increased supplies from new season crop and expectations of higher output this year limited the gains.