Crude palm oil futures up on rise in demand


NEW DELHI, Sept 11:  Crude palm oil futures prices rose by Rs 4.20 to Rs 532.90 per 10 kg today as speculators created fresh positions on hopes of rise in spot demand.

     A firm trend in overseas markets also influenced the crude palm oil prices in the futures market.

     At the Multi Commodity Exchange crude palm oil for October rose by Rs 4.20, or 0.79 per cent, to Rs 532.90 per 10 kg, with a trading volume of 20 lots.

     Similarly, the oil for delivery in September moved up by Rs 3.90, or 0.73 per cent, to Rs 536 per 10 kg, with a business volume of 21 lots.

     Marketmen said fresh buying by speculators on hopes of a pick-up in spot demand amid firming overseas trend mainly led to the rise in crude palm oil futures prices.

     The crude palm oil advanced 0.70 per cent to 723 dollar a metric ton on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange. (PTI)