Crude oil futures rise on firm demand.

Crude oil futures rose on MCX as participants enlarged their positions on firm demand at domestic as well as overseas markets after the United States discussing possible strikes by Israel on oil facilities in Iran. Meanwhile, weak dollar also supportive for crude oil prices. The contract for October delivery was trading at Rs 6185.00, up by 0.39% or Rs 24.00 from its previous closing of Rs 6161.00. The open interest of the contract stood at 14395 lots.The contract for November delivery was trading at Rs 6159.00, up by 0.36% or Rs 22.00 from its previous closing of Rs 6137.00. The open interest of the contract stood at 1894 lots on MCX. [Extracted from the article]