Jeera prices gained Rs 48 to Rs 14,407 per quintal in futures trade on Tuesday on emergence of buying following pick-up in spot market demand.
At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, jeera for delivery in September gained Rs 48, or 0.33 per cent, to Rs 14,407 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,614 lots.
Similarly, the spice for delivery in July edged up by Rs 36, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 13,672 per quintal, with a business turnover of 17,838 lots.
Analysts said fresh buying by traders on pick-up in demand in the spot market mainly helped jeera prices to trade higher at futures trade.