Guar gum futures edged higher on Wednesday, rising Rs 5 to Rs 8,948 per quintal as traders increased positions amid firm demand in the spot market.
On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, October delivery contracts gained 0.06% to Rs 8,948 per quintal with an open interest of 43,590 lots. Analysts said the uptick followed a strong physical market trend, prompting traders to raise their bets.