Mustardseed prices moved down by Rs 25 to Rs 2,847 per quintal at the futures trading today due to increased selling at higher levels.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange counter, mustardseed prices for delivery in July went down by Rs 25 or 0.87 per cent to Rs 2,847 per quintal with an open interest of 2,06,670 lots. Similarly, June contract lost Rs 24 or 0.85 per cent to Rs 2,806 per quintal with an open interest of 58,230 lots.
Market analysts said traders preferred to book profits at higher levels amid fresh supply in the spot market. Mounting of stocks and reduced offtake by oil mills in the physical market also influenced the trading sentiment.
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