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Pepper futures market steady

G.K. Nair

Kochi , May 23

The pepper futures market was steady with slight improvement on Tuesday, thanks to some buying interest from the local arms of MNCs. Besides, there was no selling pressure.

The Indian price is also on par with of other origins. Hence, there could be some buying interest from overseas buyers.

However, the trading of nearby deliveries at the exchanges at low prices were sending out wrong signals, market sources told Business Line.

As prices continue to strengthen in Vietnam on thin supply, the international buyers are waiting for the Indonesian crop due for harvest in July/August.

June contracts mixed

The June position on NCDEX on Tuesday gained Rs 16 at Rs 6,932 a quintal from Rs 6,916 on Monday. The increase in other positions was Rs 3-32 a quintal.

On NMCE, the June position lost Rs 12 to close at Rs 6,902 from Rs 6,914 a quintal. July and September positions were higher by Rs 15 and Rs 30 respectively, while August, October, and November were down by Rs 3, Rs 2, and Rs 20, respectively.

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