Mustard seed prices rose

Mustard seed prices rose by Rs 9 to Rs 3,984 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday following raising of bets by participants amid tight supplies.

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

At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, mustard seed delivery for October rose by Rs 9, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 3,984 per quintal in an open interest of 42,940 ..