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Mentha oil prices rise 0.63% on pick up in demand

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Mentha oil prices were up 0.63 per cent to Rs 1,015.50 per kg in futures market today as participants widened their holdings on the back of rising demand from consuming industries at the spot market.

Tight stocks position following restricted arrivals from major producing belts of Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh also extended support to mentha oil prices uptrend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in February rose by Rs 6.40, or 0.63 per cent, to Rs 1,015.50 per kg, clocking a business volume of 54 lots.

The oil for March delivery traded higher by Rs 6.30, or 0.62 per cent, to Rs 1,026.50 per kg, with a trading volume of 103 lots.
 

Analysts said fresh positions built up by speculators, driven by rising demand from consuming industries in the spot markets against restricted supplies from Chandausi led to the rise in mentha oil prices in futures trade.

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First Published: Feb 27 2017 | 11:13 AM IST

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