Futures were higher on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The March vaida that had closed at Rs 1237.70 opened with a slight gain of 10 paisa at Rs 1237.80. The May contract which closed at Rs 1317.40 commenced with a sharp rise of 40 paisa at Rs 1317.80 following the tight supplies, they said.