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Crude oil futures rise on spot demand
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for March delivery traded higher by Rs 57, or 1.25 per cent, at Rs 4,625 per barrel in 5,929 lots.

Silver futures up on spot demand
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for March delivery gained Rs 180, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs ...
Gold futures decline on low spot demand
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the April delivery fell Rs 151, or 0.32 per cent, to Rs 46,371 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,350 lots.
Zinc futures rise on spot demand
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for March delivery traded higher by 85 paise, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 226.95 per kg with a business turnover of 2,222 lots.
Lower crop yield keeps prices of spices firm in wholesale
The opening of schools, offices, hotels, and restaurants has revived institutional sales.
Coriander futures decline on low demand
Market analysts said subdued demand in spot market mainly led to decline in coriander prices here.
Soybean futures slip on muted demand
On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, soybean contracts for March delivery fell Rs 19, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 4,872 per quintal with an open interest of 1,95,985 lots.
Copper futures fall on weak demand
Analysts said trimming of positions by speculators due to muted demand in the spot market mainly led to the fall in copper prices here.
Nickel futures slide on tepid demand
Analysts said subdued demand in the spot market mainly led to the fall in nickel futures prices.
Zinc futures down on muted demand
Analysts said offloading of positions by participants owing to slackened demand from consuming industries in the physical market mainly weighed on zinc prices here.
Gold futures ease on low demand
In the international market, gold was trading 0.81 per cent lower at $1,784.50 per ounce in New York.
Silver futures drop on subdued demand
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for the March delivery tumbled by Rs 134, or 0.19 per cent, to Rs 69,238 per kg in a business turnover of 12,641 lots.
Nickel futures slide on tepid demand
Analysts said subdued demand in the spot market mainly led to the fall in nickel futures prices.
Gold futures gain on spot demand
Fresh positions built up by participants led to the rise in gold prices, analysts said.
Coriander futures rise on demand
A firm trend at the spot market supported the prices.