Supported by strong demand at the spot market, channa prices moved up by Rs 18 to Rs 2,667 a quintal in futures trade today.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), channa for February contract rose by Rs 18, or 0.68 per cent to Rs 2,667 a quintal, with a business turnover of 69,040 lots.

Similarly, the commodity for delivery in March edged up by Rs 2 or 0.07 per cent to Rs 2,741 a quintal, with a business volume of 1,02,790 lots.

Analysts said increased buying by speculators, triggered by good demand in the spot market mainly led to the rise in channa futures prices.