Crude palm oil futures rise 0.26 pc as demand picks up

NEW DELHI, Apr 9:  Crude palm oil prices rose by 0.26 per cent to Rs 558.20 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators indulged in creating fresh positions supported by pick up in demand in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for delivery in May rose by Rs 1.50, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 558.20 per 10 kg in business turnover of 367 lots.
Likewise, the oil for delivery in April up by Rs 1.10, or 0.19 per cent, to Rs 564.50 per 10 kg in 344 lots.
Analysts said speculators creating fresh positions driven by pick up in demand in the spot market mainly led to rise in crude palm oil prices at futures trade. (PTI)