India, July 24 -- Guar seed futures advanced on Friday as investors increased their positions despite weakness in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the August contract rose Rs 31, or 0.51%, to Rs 6,076 per quintal, with an open interest of 49,620 lots.

Market participants said fresh buying by investors supported guar seed futures even as spot market prices remained under pressure.

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