Downward trend was seen on the cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in sluggish trading, dealers said. The December vaida opened lower at Rs 402.00. Later, it picked up 30 paisa to be day's best at Rs 402.30. During the day it lost Rs two to be day's lowest at Rs 400.30 and settled at the same rate.
The January vaida commenced on lower tone at Rs 401.00. During the day, it gained 60 paisa to be day's best at Rs 401.60. In the process of trading it lost Rs 1.70 to be day's lowest at Rs 399.90 and closed at Rs 400.80, they added.

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DECEMBER VAIDA
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Last closing          Rs 404.30
Monday's opening      Rs 402.00
Highest               Rs 402.30
Lowest                Rs 400.30
Closing               Rs 400.30
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JANUARY VAIDA
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Last closing          Rs 403.00
Monday's opening      Rs 401.00
Highest               Rs 401.60
Lowest                Rs 399.90
Closing               Rs 400.80
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