Turmeric prices rose by Rs 70 to Rs 6,300 per quintal in futures trade today due to a pick-up in demand in the spot market.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, turmeric for delivery in October moved up by Rs 70, or 1.12%, to Rs 6,300 per quintal, with an open interest for 2,595 lots.
In a similar fashion, the spice for delivery in September edged up by Rs 44, or 0.71%, to Rs 6,200 per quintal in 11,140 lots.
Market analysts said a pick-up in spot market demand mainly helped turmeric prices to rise in futures trade.
