Cardamom prices surged by Rs 20.60 to Rs 797 per kg in futures trade today on fresh buying by traders on the back of a firming trend at the spot markets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom prices for July rose by Rs 20.60, or 2.65 per cent, to Rs 797 per kg, with a business turnover of 789 lots.

Similarly, the spice for delivery in June moved up by Rs 16.20 or 2.24 per cent, to Rs 741 per kg in 302 lots.

Market analysts said besides less arrivals, rising demand in the spot market mainly pushed up cardamom futures prices.

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