Cardamom futures up 0.23 per cent on strong demand

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Cardamom prices gained 0.23 per cent to Rs 741.40 per kg in futures market today as speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on strong demand.

Besides, tight stocks position following less arrivals from producing regions fuelled the uptrend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in March rose by Rs 1.70, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 741.40 per kg in business turnover of 31 lots.

Likewise, the spice for delivery in February edged up by Re one, or 0.14 per cent, to Rs 710.10 per kg in 145 lots.

Analysts said speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on strong demand against tight supplies from producing regions that helped cardamom prices to trade higher at futures trade. (AGENCIES)