Downward trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oil-cake market on Thursday on strong supply position, dealers said. The December vaida commenced on the overnight level at Rs 401.50 and that proved to be day's lowest at the same rate. Later, it picked up Rs 2 to be day's best at Rs 403.50 and closing was seen at Rs 403.20.
The January vaida opened with 40 paisa at Rs 401.50 in the process of trading it gained Rs 1.30 to be day's best at Rs 402.80. During the day it lost 40 paisa to be day's lowest at Rs 402.40 and market settled at Rs 401.50, dealers said.

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DECEMBER VAIDA
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Last closing            Rs 401.50
Thursday's opening      Rs 401.50
Highest                 Rs 403.50
Lowest                  Rs 401.50
Closing                 Rs 403.20
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JANUARY VAIDA
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Last closing            Rs 401.90
Thursday's opening      Rs 401.50
Highest                 Rs 402.80
Lowest                  Rs 402.40
Closing                 Rs 401.50
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