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Muted demand drags down mentha oil futures by 0.48%

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Mentha oil prices eased by 0.48 per cent to Rs 1,030.10 per kg in futures trade today as speculators trimmed their positions, driven by sluggish demand from consuming industries at the spot market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in January eased by Rs 5, or 0.48 per cent, to Rs 1,030.10 per kg, in a business turnover of 87 lots.

On similar lines, the oil for delivery this month traded lower by Rs 3.30, or 0.32 per cent, to Rs 1,023.50 per kg in 349 lots.

Analysts said offloading of positions by participants due to subdued demand from consuming industries in spot market against ample stocks position on higher supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh mainly led to the decline in mentha oil prices at futures trade.

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First Published: Dec 20 2016 | 11:02 AM IST

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