Menthol prices rise on fresh buying support

Menthol bold crystal, menthol flake and mentha oil prices rose by Rs 5 each to Rs 1,230, Rs 1,150 and Rs 995 per kg, respectively.

By PTI | Updated: May 24, 2013, 05.04 PM IST

NEW DELHI: Menthol prices rose by Rs 5 per kg in the national capital on Friday on fresh buying support from pharmaceutical units amid paucity of stocks.

Menthol bold crystal, menthol flake and mentha oil prices rose by Rs 5 each to Rs 1,230, Rs 1,150 and Rs 995 per kg, respectively.

Traders said fresh buying support from pharmaceutical units and other consuming industries, mainly pushed up menthol prices on the wholesale chemical market here.

Not making enough money in stocks? Click here for real-life stories of successful investors.

Too busy to trade in stocks? Invest in Mutual Funds with ET Money!