NCDEX Dec chana up on fall in arrivals in Delhi.

The December futures contract of chana on NCDEX rose due to a fall in arrivals in Delhi, the benchmark market for the pulse. The most-active December contract was 0.6% higher at 4,582 rupees per 100 kg. Arrivals in Delhi were pegged at 525 tn, down 225 tn from previous session. Chana is trading weak at major spot markets in the country following lower buying from mills amid limited demand. Moreover, NAFED is liquidating procured stock at a faster pace, at existing prices, which also pressurised sentiment. The commodity was sold at 4,500-4,600 rupees per 100 kg, down 25 rupees.