Crude palm oil futures fall 0.39% on low demand

NEW DELHI, July 22:  Crude palm oil prices fell by 0.39 per cent to Rs 431.60 per 10 kg in futures trade today, tracking a weak trend at spot markets on sluggish demand.
Besides, adequate stock position in the physical market on higher supplies from producing belts put pressure on crude palm oil prices.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for delivery in August fell by Rs 1.70, or 0.39 per cent to Rs 431.60 per 10 kg in business turnover of 33 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in July eased by Rs 1.20, or 0.28 per cent to Rs 432.00 per 10 kg in 38 lots.
Market analysts attributed the fall in crude palm oil futures to offloading of positions by speculators, driven by subdued demand in the spot market. (PTI)