Soyabean futures today hardened by Rs 23.50 to Rs 2,081.50 per quintal amid firm global cues.
Marketmen said traders preffered to raise their holdings on the back of firming global trend.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, the September contract gained by Rs 23.50, or 1.14 per cent to trade at Rs 2,081.50 per quintal, with an interest of 1,16,170 lots.
The November contract also went up by Rs 23, or 1.12 per cent to Rs 2,076 per quintal, clocking an open interest of 1,01,230 lots.