Barley prices hit lower circuit

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange,barley price for current September month dropped by Rs 48.50,or 3.99 per cent,to Rs 1,167.50 per quintal,with an open interest of 12,200 lots.

Most active near October month contract also went down by Rs 32,or 2.51 per cent to Rs 1,244 per quintal,showing an open interest of 28,520 lots.