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Mentha oil prices fell by Rs 15.70 to Rs 862 per kg in futures trade today as speculators indulged in profit-booking amid subdued spot demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in May fell by Rs 15.70, or 1.78 per cent, to Rs 862 per kg, with a business volume of 433 lots.
Mentha oil for June delivery fell by Rs 15.20, or 1.70 per cent, to Rs 874.10 per kg, with a business turnover of 116 lots.
Marketmen said apart from profit-booking, subdued demand in the spot markets put pressure on mentha oil prices in futures trade here.
