Sugar declines on sluggish demand, ample supply

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Sugar prices declined at the Vashi wholesale market here today due to subdued demand from stockists and retailers amid adequate stock availability.
Small sugar (S-30) fell by Rs 8 per quintal to Rs 2,752/2,791 from last weekend's closing level of Rs 2,760/2,791.
Medium sugar (M-30) also moved down by Rs 5 per quintal to Rs 2,801/2,891 from Rs 2,801/2,896 previously.
The following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal), with the previous rates given in brackets:
Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,752/2,791 (Rs 2,760/ 2,791)
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,801/2,891 (Rs 2,801/2,896)
First Published: May 16 2011 | 4:02 PM IST