Bearish sentiment persisted on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Tuesday as purchasing in low volume was noted, dealers said.
The March vaida did not show any change at the early hour at Rs 488.50 and that proved to be day's best at the same level. In the process of trading it shed Rs 1.50 to be day's bottom at Rs 487.00 and closing was seen at the same level, they said.
The May contract was inert at Rs 495.70. Later it rose by 20 paisa to be day's best at Rs 495.90. In process of trading it lost Rs 1.40 to be day's bottom at Rs 494.50 and market settled at the same level, they said.

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MARCH VAIDA
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Last closing          Rs 488.50
Tuesday's opening     Rs 488.50
Highest               Rs 488.50
Lowest                Rs 487.00
Closing               Rs 487.00
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MAY VAIDA
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Last closing          Rs 495.70
Tuesday's opening     Rs 495.70
Highest               Rs 495.90
Lowest                Rs 494.50
Closing               Rs 494.50
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