Cardamom prices rose by Rs 5.80 to Rs 691.50 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firming trend at spot market on the back of rising demand in view of marriage season.

Restricted arrivals from producing regions also supported the uptrend in cardamom futures prices.

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The March contract gained Rs 5.60, or 0.75% to Rs 750 per kg in 307 lots.

Analysts said fresh buying by speculators following pick up in demand in the spot market led to rise in cardamom prices at futures trade.

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