New Delhi, Apr 6 Jeera prices rose by Rs 51 to Rs 16,975 a quintal in futures trading on Wednesday as speculators enlarged their positions on pick-up in spot demand.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, Jeera for delivery in June rose by Rs 51, or 0.30 per cent, to Rs 16,975 per quintal, with an open interest of 4,479 lots.

Similarly, the spice for delivery in April gained Rs 25, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 16,210 per quintal, with a business turnover of 13,587 lots.

Market analysts said rising demand in the spot market and estimates of low output mainly led to rise in jeera futures prices.

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