Rajkot Castor seed Futures Close-May 10

* Castor seed future June contract lost its early gain and
ended on a weak trend due to profit selling from bull
operators at higher level.

* Castor seeds ready price quoted at 2,572.50 per quintal
compared to

the previous closing price of 2,538.00 per quintal.

Castorseed futures, in rupees per 100 kilograms, in the
Rajkot market, according to the Oils and Oilseeds Merchants
Association:

June Contract

Open 2,720.00

High 2,728.00

Low 2,691.00

Close 2,695.50

Previous close 2,705.00
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Report------------------------- Rajkot Castor seeds Futures
Open-May 10

* Castor seed future June contract firmed up in the early
trades due to

speculative buying enquiries.

* Castor seed arrivals, in 75-kilogram bags:

0,72,000-0,73,000 versus 0,75,000-0,76,000 previous.

* Castor seed ready, auction price, in rupees per 20
kilograms:

490-519 versus 485-515 previous.

Castorseed futures, in rupees per 100 kilograms, in the
Rajkot market, According to the Oils and Oilseeds Merchants
Association

June Contract

Today's open 2,720.00

At 1200 local time 2,708.00

Previous close 2,705.00