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Sugar falls by Rs 100 a quintal on ample stocks

Marketmen said a steep fall in sweetener prices was mostly due to to reduced offtake by bulk consumers including confectioners and soft-drink makers following end of festive season.

November 04, 2016 / 18:03 IST
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The wholesale sugar prices fell sharply by Rs 100 per quintal in the national capital today following ample stock position and persistent supplies from mills against reduced offtake.

Marketmen said a steep fall in sweetener prices was mostly due to to reduced offtake by bulk consumers including confectioners and soft-drink makers following end of festive season.

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Sugar ready M-30 and S-30 prices dipped the most by Rs 100 each to settle the day at Rs 3,820-4,000 and Rs 3,810-3,990 per quintal, respectively.

Mill delivery M-30 and S-30 prices also dropped by Rs 50 each to finish at Rs 3,540-3,720 and Rs 3,530-3,710 per quintal.