Castor seed prices improved by Rs 41 to Rs 4,264 per quintal in futures trading following widening of positions by the speculators in line with robust spot and export demand.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange counter, castor seed delivery for immediate contract June moved up by Rs 41 or 0.97 per cent to Rs 4,264 per quintal, in an open interest of 28,540 lots.
Most active second contract July delivery also edged higher by Rs 35 or 0.81 per cent to Rs 4,344 per quintal, with an open interest of 95,050 lots.