Guar gum prices edged lower in futures trade on Monday as traders reduced positions amid weak demand in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar gum contracts for June delivery fell by Rs 10, or 0.09%, to Rs 11,245 per quintal, with trading volume standing at 52,320 lots.

Market participants said subdued spot demand and ample supplies from producing regions continued to weigh on guar gum prices.