Business Standard

Mentha oil prices up 0.30 pc on surging demand

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Mentha oil prices were trading up 0.30 per cent to Rs 895.80 per kg in futures market today after participants raised bets on rise in demand from consuming industries at the spot market against restricted arrivals from producing belts.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in July rose Rs 2.70, or 0.30 per cent, to Rs 895.80 per kg, clocking a business volume of 95 lots.

The oil for June delivery traded higher by Rs 2.10, or 0.24 per cent up, at Rs 885 per kg, with a trading volume of 10 lots.

Marketmen said raising of bets by speculators, driven by rising demand from consuming industries in the spot market against restricted supplies from Chandausi, led to the rise in mentha oil prices in futures trade.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jun 30 2017 | 12:42 PM IST

Explore News