New Delhi, 06 November (NNS): Here, the prices of cumin rose by Rs 300 to Rs 21200 per quintal owing to the strong buying from the stockists even after the higher prices. Recently, the prices have gone up by Rs 200 per quintal. There were around 8000/9000 bags of cumin reported to arrive in Unjha and the prices rose by Rs 20/25 per 20 kg. The active contract prices gained by Rs 65 or 0.32 percent to Rs 20250 per quintal due to the improved speculative buying. The market sentiments may affect as the sowing of the new crop has been started. The spot cumin prices will likely to remain strong during the coming days.