Futures were higher on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The January contract closed at Rs 1566.80 on Saturday and it opened with 20 paisa gain at Rs 1567.00 in the morning session, they said. The March vaida ended at Rs 1427.50, it also commenced with 40 paisa rise at Rs 1427.90 in the wee hours, they said.