Downward trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday as leading buyers were conspicuous by their absence, dealers said.
The July vaida commenced inert at Rs 454.80. Later, it gained 10 paisa to be day's best at Rs 545.90. In the process of trading it lost Rs 1.90 to be lowest at Rs 544.00 and market closed at the same level, they added.
The August vaida opened at Rs 606.00 and that proved to be the days best at the same level. Later, it shed Rs 3.00 to be day's lowest at Rs 603.00 and closing was seen at the same level, they said.
The December vaida commenced at Rs 521.00. In process of trading, it gained Re.one to be day's best at Rs 522.00. during the day it lost Rs 4.60 to Rs 517.40 and market settled at the same level, they added.

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JULY VAIDA
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Last closing           Rs 545.80
Monday's opening       Rs 545.80
Highest                Rs 545.90
Lowest                 Rs 544.00
Closing                Rs 544.00
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AUGUST VAIDA
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Last closing           Rs 606.00
Monday's opening       Rs 606.00
Highest                Rs 606.00
Lowest                 Rs 603.00
Closing                Rs 603.00
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DECEMBER VAIDA
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Last closing           Rs 521.00
Monday's opening       Rs 521.00
Highest                Rs 522.00
Lowest                 Rs 517.40
Closing                Rs 517.40
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