New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Mustard seed prices on Monday rose by Rs 27 to Rs 4,488 per quintal in futures trade as speculators raised their bets amid limited supplies.

Marketmen said apart from restricted arrivals from growing belts, demand from oil mills in spot market mainly lifted mustard seed prices here.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, mustard seed for delivery in December rose Rs 27, or 0.61 per cent, to Rs 4,488 per quintal with an open interest of 3,930 lots.

Similarly, the delivery for January gained Rs 38, or 0.85 per cent, to Rs 4,512 per quintal with an open interest of 17,340 lots. SHW

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