Pepper futures for February moved up by Rs 155, or 0.44%, to Rs 35,260 per quintalin 2,878 lots.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, the March contract gained Rs 110, or 0.32%, to Rs 34,250 per quintal in 764 lots.
Speculators enlarging their positions, a firm trend of pick-up in demand boosted the trade.
Tight supplies also influenced spice prices.
However, expectations of higher output and weak export demand capped the gains.
