Steady seasonal and industrial support helped silver prices remain firm while restricted supplies kept offerings at a slow ebb. Castorseed and its oil however remain steady in the ready delivery while forward market was officially closed due to bank holiday, dealers said. Groundnut oil slipped by Rs 3 at Rs 325 per 10 kg amidst thin buying interest as seasonal buyers were stayed away from the bearish market. In Rajkot, prices placed Rs 5 lower at Rs 530 per 15 kg. Imported palm oil here quoted lower from Rs 251 to Rs 250 per 10 kg on reports of fresh arrivals at city ports.
Futures market remain closed due to bank holiday.
Castorseed supplies were declined considerably following closure of major marketyards for bank holiday in Gujarat.