NEW DELHI, May 27: Jeera remained weak for the second day and prices fell further by 0.36 per cent to Rs 11,030 per quintal in futures market today after speculators offloaded positions, triggered by subdued exports demand.
Besides, adequate stock in the physical market on increased supplies from producing regions further fueled the downtrend.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, jeera for delivery in July fell by Rs 40, or 0.36 per cent, to Rs 11,030 per quintal with an open interest of 3774 lots.
Likewise, the spice for June contract moved down by Rs 35, or 0.32 per cent, to Rs 10,940 per quintal in 7,746 lots.
Analysts said the fall in jeera futures was attributed to offloading of positions by speculators due to subdued export demands in the spot markets. (PTI)
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