Turmeric prices rose by 0.60% in futures marginally up on spot demand

Turmeric costs rose by 0. 60% in futures trade today on the back of the pick-up in spot market demand.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Trade, turmeric for delivery in November moved up by Rs 36, or 0. 60%, in order to Rs 5, 988 per quintal, with an open interest for 765 plenty.

Likewise, the spice for delivery in October gained Rs 20, or 0. 34%, in order to Rs 5, 914 per quintal, with a trading volume of 3, two hundred and fifty lots.